When you start seeing pumpkins and Halloween decorations in your neighborhood, it’s time to talk with your doctor about scheduling a flu shot. Protecting yourself from influenza is important because the viral infection causes 10,000 to 50,000 adult...
From birth through our senior years, we should be following a schedule of vaccinations to prevent life-threatening diseases and keep ourselves and our communities healthy. Make sure you and your family are up to date with these CDC recommendations. Download Here
Pennsylvania is known for many things––our role in the American Revolution; our vast rural landscape; our chocolate; and our sports teams. U.S. News ranks Pennsylvania 16th out of the 50 states when it comes to economic opportunity and 26th in health care quality,...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all adults receive regular vaccinations to prevent contracting and spreading diseases. Many adults do not realize the negative effects of forgoing regular vaccinations and could be putting themselves...
In celebration of the World Health Organization’s World Immunization Week (April 22-28), it’s time to talk vaccines—why we need them, how they’ve been successful, and which immunization schedule you should be following. The theme of this year’s awareness week is...
For those wondering whether immunization is still important—after all, haven’t most infectious diseases died out?—read on for these five must-know facts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccines aren’t just for kids Adults can—and...