It may seem a bit early to be talking about the flu shot, but since it is National Immunization Month, there isn’t a better time to look at why it is important for you to get your annual shot.
What is the flu shot? The flu shot is a vaccine developed using different strains of the flu expected to strike each year. This year the shot contains protection against the H1N1 strain of flu, as it is expected to be a threat again this year. The shot changes on an annual basis and offers protection of approximately 80% of flu
Importance of the Flu Shot
by Jessica B. August 30th, 2012 | Health Observance, Medication Read More
Importance of Immunizations
by Lori Sciame August 20th, 2012 | Health Observance
Next to hand washing, immunizations (vaccinations) against disease have been one of the best advances in public health. Americans today enjoy much better health than ever before, due in large part to being vaccinated against sickness.
Because I have been a health educator for over 20 years, I firmly believe in the importance of receiving immunizations as recommended by the medical community.
Years ago, the following words would strike fear into the hearts of parents: Â polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough.
Today, thanks to timely vaccinations, children do not usually have to suffer from these life changing illnesses. Â I remember having
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Because I have been a health educator for over 20 years, I firmly believe in the importance of receiving immunizations as recommended by the medical community.
Years ago, the following words would strike fear into the hearts of parents: Â polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough.
Today, thanks to timely vaccinations, children do not usually have to suffer from these life changing illnesses. Â I remember having
National Immunization Awareness Month
by Kimberly Hays August 14th, 2012 | Health Observance
August is known as National Immunization Awareness Month, commonly referred to as NIAM. Although it is not recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they do support the effort to bring awareness to the forefront of the importance of immunizations for all age groups. August is also a good time to remind parents to get the immunizations children will need for the school year.
States differ somewhat in what immunizations are required for children to enter school. It is best to contact your school district to find out what immunizations are required for your state. Most states
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States differ somewhat in what immunizations are required for children to enter school. It is best to contact your school district to find out what immunizations are required for your state. Most states
Children and Immunizations
by Dean Heller MD August 10th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor, Health Observance
My child is now two, and I feel like my pediatrician is constantly bugging me about giving her one vaccine after the next. I am most worried about the MMR and the connection with autism. I know there is a debate in the medical community; do you think I should listen to the pediatrician and give all of the vaccines, including the MMR?
There is good scientific evidence for all of the vaccines that are recommended in the United States at this time, including the MMR. The studies which suggested a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism have been
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There is good scientific evidence for all of the vaccines that are recommended in the United States at this time, including the MMR. The studies which suggested a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism have been
Whooping Cough Vaccine
by Jessica B. July 31st, 2012 | Drugs, Health Observance
It’s National Immunization Awareness Month, and that means doctors, medical personnel, and local authorities are working hard trying to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines. One of the important vaccines every adult should consider getting this year, if they haven’t gotten it recently, is the Whooping Cough or Pertussis booster shot.
Why is it important to get a Pertussis booster shot?
Pertussis can easily be spread to infants before they have time to be immunized against the illness. Pertussis, while uncomfortable but not particularly threatening to adults, can be quite difficult for newborns/infants to fight off.
Even if you were vaccinated
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Why is it important to get a Pertussis booster shot?
Pertussis can easily be spread to infants before they have time to be immunized against the illness. Pertussis, while uncomfortable but not particularly threatening to adults, can be quite difficult for newborns/infants to fight off.
Even if you were vaccinated