Category: Flu Vaccine Information
Staying on Track with Childhood and Adult Immunizations
July 28, 2023 - We all know how those last few weeks of summer go. Summer activities are wrapping up, new sports seasons will begin, families are taking their end-of-summer vacations and back-to-school shopping starts. This time is fun and busy, but there is one incredibly important thing to add to your calendar: vaccinations. Keeping on track with vaccinations […]
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Virus and Vaccines: Which Diseases are Preventable
July 19, 2023 - Did you know that there are many preventable infectious diseases thanks to the power of vaccines? In this series, we’ll walk through some of the viruses and vaccines commonly available so you have all information you need to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Did you know routine vaccinations protect against 14 different diseases? […]
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Add to Calendar: Keeping Your Kids Up to Date on Essential Vaccines
June 13, 2023 - Parents and caregivers have a lot on their plates between work, school, after-school activities, and weekend plans. Over the past few years, schedules have been even more complicated (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), and many families’ routine wellness check-ups have been delayed or forgotten. This also means that routine vaccines might have been postponed as […]
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What You Should Know About the Recommended Childhood Vaccinations Schedule
April 25, 2023 - When you visit your pediatrician, you may talk about the recommended childhood vaccination schedule. Here, we address how the childhood vaccination schedule is made, updates on the current recommendations, and the impact of the recommendations on required immunizations for daycare and school. But first, why do children need vaccines anyway? Vaccines let our bodies learn […]
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Flu Vaccine & Cancer: Should You Get Vaccinated?
March 27, 2023 - Going through cancer treatment is hard enough. It takes a physical and mental toll on all those who are going through it (and their loved ones). Not to mention, after undergoing treatment, there’s always the fear of the unknown about if the treatment worked, and if the cancer will return. One added worry that cancer […]
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Fighting Flu Together: Know Your Flu Testing Options
March 16, 2023 - The 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season has been unpredictable, hitting earlier than usual with high rates of hospitalizations across the country, and with more than 115 pediatric deaths. The flu is serious and impacts everyone in our communities. It is still one of the deadliest vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. While the flu is widespread, it […]
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Heart to Heart: Protecting Yourself from the Flu When You Have Heart Disease
February 22, 2023 - It is extremely important that those with heart disease receive an annual flu shot. Unfortunately, people with heart conditions are more likely to become very sick if they get the flu. The good news is that the annual flu vaccination can help prevent complications, hospitalization, and even death. Complications from the flu are more likely […]
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Facts on Flu During Pregnancy: Protecting Yourself and Your Baby
February 3, 2023 - Having a baby can be a very exciting but also stressful experience. Keeping track of appointments, sonograms, staying healthy, and getting all the baby gear, necessities, and diapers can be a lot to remember. But one important thing not to forget is getting vaccinated against influenza (the flu) each year. It’s the single most important […]
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It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine
January 6, 2023 - It’s Not too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine While the ideal time to get your flu shot is by the end of October, it’s not too late to get yours now if you haven’t already! The CDC is already seeing elevated levels of influenza across the country and estimating 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations, […]
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A Community Pharmacist Answers Your Questions About the Flu: Part 1
December 9, 2022 - According to the CDC, increased influenza activity has been reported in most of the US. Annual flu vaccination is the most important step to prevent getting and spreading the flu. As a community pharmacist, I get a lot of questions about the flu. When is the best time to get a flu shot? Right now! […]
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