by jlucas | Dec 4, 2020 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination
The [2012] flu season arrived four weeks early, was more intense than expected and resulted in the deaths of more than 110 children in the United States. The severity of the flu, as well as the intense media coverage, caused a high demand and subsequent shortage...
by jlucas | Oct 11, 2020 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination
It’s that time of year again. Every fall we share tons of statistics in an effort to convince you to come to the pharmacy for your flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones. So let’s just start there again. According to the CDC, the 2019-2020 flu season was...
by jlucas | Aug 10, 2019 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination, Kids & Teens, Pediatric Health
21 years after British researchers published a paper saying the MMR vaccine caused autism, the fall out continues. Although the study only included 12 subjects and was later retracted by the journal that published it, the damage was done. Although countless studies...
by jlucas | Sep 25, 2018 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination
In the words of poet William Bryant, “Autumn is the year’s last, loveliest smile.” From the changing foliage and apple picking to pumpkin carving and football, fall offers fun activItIes for everyone. Unfortunately, fall is also the start of flu season, and being...
by jlucas | Aug 28, 2018 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination, Kids & Teens, Pediatric Health
Across the country, thousands of college students are preparing to head off to college campuses. If your child is getting ready to head back to the dorm soon, planning now can help them cope in the event they get sick while at school. Make that doctor’s appointment...
by jlucas | Aug 13, 2018 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination, Kids & Teens
You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations?...
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