It’s that time of year again — time to get your flu shot! Everyone aged 6 months or over and without any restrictive health conditions is encouraged to get the flu shot, not the nasal spray, every year.
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What You Need to Know About the Measles and Vaccines
Measles is in the news, and many parents are wondering if their children are at risk. Here is what you need to know.
Read More »The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) is a federally funded program that provides vaccines free of charge to children who otherwise may not have been able to afford the vaccines. VFC was created in 1993 as a new entitlement program to be a required part of each state’s Medicaid plan.
Read More »MMR and Chickenpox Vaccines and the Risk of Seizures
The combination measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox vaccine is convenient for parents and young children-four vaccines in only one shot. But research shows that this combination vaccine may increase the risk of fever-related seizures in children.
Read More »Which Medications, Tests, and Treatments Should You Really Get? Recommendations for “Choosing Wisely”
When it comes to our health we often want to know as much as possible. But sometimes there is just too much information on what to do to stay healthy.
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