Getting vaccinated is stressed for children, especially since they’re in close quarters in day cares and schools and can be exposed more to viruses (not to mention having less developed immune systems). However, while you should follow the schedules for child vaccinations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should definitely protect […]
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Despite the encouragement of healthcare providers to get the vaccination, a large part of the public is skeptical about the benefit of the vaccine, fearing side effects such as achiness or swelling at the site of the shot or the purported link between vaccines and autism. Instead of listening to hearsay, here’s what the research has to say.
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Travel medicine is a multidisciplinary field concentrating on prevention of infectious diseases and patient safety during international travel. We look into the 10 most important vaccinations for international travelers
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A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found current adult vaccination rates in America are “unacceptably low.” The findings call for a “substantial increase” in adult vaccinations across the country. And the worry surpasses the annual flu shot, with vaccinations recommended for diseases such as pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, […]
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A new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress presented an interesting hypothesis that flu shots may help prevent heart attacks. The researchers looked at 3,227 participants. Half of these had been followed from the 1960’s. Half of the total were given placebo flue shots, while the other half received it. The results were astounding. […]
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