Tag: flu prevention
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8 Ridiculous Reasons People Avoid Getting a Flu Shot
Get Pregnant Fast As the warm days of summer slip away and brisk autumn air sets in, I know it’s time for my least favorite seasonal ritual: the flu shot debate. It seems every year, someone shares a sensational article about the alleged dangers of flu vaccinations, and as a healthcare professional, I can’t help…
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Protecting Your Child: The Importance of Flu Vaccination
Get Pregnant Fast Getting your child vaccinated is crucial for their health, particularly when it comes to the flu. Recent research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal reveals that flu shots can significantly lower the risk of flu-related deaths in children—by at least half. It’s easy to forget how severe the flu can…
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Keep Your Sick Kids Home – It’s a Matter of Public Health
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have a heart-to-heart about a serious issue that affects all of us: keeping sick kids at home. The other day, my child, Alex*, came home bubbling with excitement, “Mom, you won’t believe what happened in class today! Billy threw up!” His eyes sparkled with the same enthusiasm normally reserved for the…