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There are many things we want to pass on to our loved ones, illness is not one of them

You want to pass on family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books – but no one wants to pass on a serious illness. Take charge of your health and help protect those around you by asking about vaccines at your next doctor’s visit. Vaccinating our children is commonplace in the United States….

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Health Care Professionals Are Key to Boosting Adult Immunizations

Your recommendation can help protect patient health.“Too few adults are taking advantage of the protection vaccines provide, leaving themselves and those around them at greater risk of vaccine-preventable diseases,” according to Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Many factors influence low rates of adult immunization,…

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Adults: Immunizations Are Not Just For Kids

National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.That’s right. The need for immunizations doesn’t end with childhood. Each year, thousands of adults in the U. S. suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized, or even die from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines, including influenza, whooping cough, certain…

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Off to the Future: Even Healthy Young Adults Need Vaccines

The Primary Health Network Celebrates National Immunization Awareness MonthThink you outgrew the need for vaccines when you graduated from high school and moved out of your parents’ house? Not so. Every year, thousands of young adults in the U. S. suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized, or even die from diseases that could have been…

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Do you have a preteen or teen? Protect them against serious diseases!

 Leaving their phone at a friend’s house, suddenly needing a ride somewhere … you knew there would be days like this. But did you know that you’d also need to take your preteens and teens to get shots?As they get older, kids are at increased risk for some infections. Plus the protection provided by some…

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Make Your Child’s Shots Less Stressful

Making A Child’s Shots Less Stressful

National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.Vaccines help protect babies and young children against 14 serious diseases. Even though you are keeping her safe from diseases, it’s hard to see your child cry when she gets her shots. But you can take some steps before, during, and after…

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Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child

National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.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…

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A Healthy Start: Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child

Immunization gives parents the safe, proven power to protect their children from 14 serious and sometimes deadly diseases before they turn 2 years old.To celebrate the importance of immunizations for a healthy start and throughout our lives – and to make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need – the The Primary…

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