Pharmacy operators emphasize importance of flu shotsNEW YORK -- The cold and flu season is still going, and chain drug stores have been working hard to raise consumers' awareness of the need to get a flu shot and the easy availability of the vaccinations....
"Not everybody is masking up this year it is very possible that respiratory illnesses could increase," said health officer Donna Walsh of the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County. Every year the formula in the flu shot changes to protect against new strains. The public is reminded ...
For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US is recommending that all children aged from 6 months to 18 years receive the flu vaccine. Vaccines battle diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. A weakened form of the germ (微生物) is introduced into the body....
great tool, and going into the fall and winter, we have vaccines against all three of those major viruses. So right now, ahead of fall and winter is a great time for you to get not just your COVID vaccine, but your flu shot. And if you're an older adult, to get an RSV vaccine...
Additionally, immunizing children against influenza is perhaps the best method to reduce the occurrence of the flu in the community. If children receive the flu shot but the rest of the family abstains, the influenza attack rate drops by 40%; if parents also get the flu shot, the influenza...
Summary: The Benefits Of Vaccinations We all know what it’s like to get a shot whether it’s a flu shot or tetanus shot. But, have you ever thought about how important these vaccinations are? Vaccinations save lives everyday, yet millions of Americans choose not to vaccinate their children...
As autumn approaches, so does the annual flu season. In community pharmacies across the country, pharmacists are also anticipating the advent of the influenza vaccination season. Many patients with diabetes already know they need a flu shot but are unaware of other recommended vaccinations. A...
Staying Healthy:Sick leave is not only for when you are already sick. You can use it for preventive measures as well such as getting a flu shot or doing regular health checkups to stay in tip-top shape. Family Time for New Additions:When you are having a baby or adopting one, sick le...
others. Vaccines will keep you healthy. The CDC recommends vaccinations from birth through adulthood. Protection from a few include influenza, human papillomavirus, and hepatitis A and B. Not being vaccinated leaves these people vulnerable to illness and long-term suffering. Vaccines are one of the...
I admit that it is difficult to state over and over that the flu vaccine cannot give you the flu. But I think we owe it to the public to give good basic information about vaccines and answer concerns with a respectful attitude. Many do not understand that getting a flu shot for yourself...