The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges immediate vaccination for anyone still unvaccinated this season and recommends prompt treatment with antiviral drugs for people at high risk of complications who develop flu.
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This week the National Immunization Awareness Month addresses adults
This week, Aug. 24-30, the key subject of NPHIC’s campaign to geared towards educating and informing adults that the importance of proper vaccination.
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All Americans over the age of 60 are being encouraged to receive a shingles vaccination, as a new report found that vaccinations can reduce the risk of developing the disease by half. The study, conducted by Kaiser Permanente, found that the vaccine is even safe for older adults who aren’t in tip-top shape, despite a previous recommendation that the vaccine only be given to healthy adults. “We didn’t know how well the vaccine actually performed…
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