Susquehanna Health: Up-to-date on immunizations to protect communities
Williamsport, PA (PRWEB) 12 أكتوبر 2011
and children in the back row, and although many are now returning to school, and physical, you may still need some up-to-date immunization to be protected from common ailments and diseases . Parents sometimes fear and conflict, when it comes to the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
and Dr. Mary Beth O’Hara Susquehanna Health medical team encourages parents to keep their child’s immunizations up-to-date in order to ensure good health and reduce the spread of the disease in the community. Vaccines are one of the greatest medical success stories of society to protect millions of children from deadly diseases, says Dr. O’Hara. As far as the vaccination of children began in the United States and a number of common childhood diseases in the past, some states, which can cause disability or death, has dropped dramatically.
and proven to be safe and effective vaccine helps the body build immunity to disease, using small amounts of killed or weakened virus or bacteria that can cause illness. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends an annual flu vaccination for children aged six months to 18 years. According to data from the CDC, received only about 51 percent of American children’s flu vaccine last year. Although children rarely die from flu-related illness and deaths reported annually. Infection rates are highest in children and can cause serious illness and the spread of the disease, pregnant women and people 65 or older who have pre-existing health conditions or weakened immune systems.
Although the flu is spreading
nasal secretions, sneezing and coughing. Vaccination is recommended for a year because of the strain and the immunity from viruses are constantly changing over time. Although influenza can occur at any time of the year, the most common season lasts from October to May with the highest rates of infection are present in the month of January and February. Adults and older children will need one dose of vaccine, while children ages nine years and younger may require protected by two doses (administered approximately 4 weeks). It may take up to two weeks after the vaccine virus to develop full protection. Individuals with severe allergies should consult a doctor before getting influenza.
According to the CDC, although given that most of the seasonal flu vaccine, given in 2010 to 11 adults were administered about 20 percent of doctors and pharmacists. This year, three pharmacists who work with Susquehanna Health is a licensed retail pharmacies Regional Medical Center, Divine Providence Hospital Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the management of the state budget of vaccines for adults. These pharmacists work in primary care physicians and other health care providers to help patients who suffer from drug use and help in the fight against and prevention. Keep in Susquehanna Health Pharmacy Pharmacist Robert Zaleski feature is more convenient to get flu vaccine a pharmacist. Our customers can pick up recipes and get the seasonal flu vaccine at the same time. Get a flu vaccine is an important thing you can do to protect your health, especially in this time of year.
For more information, contact your primary health care, ask your doctor or visit SusquehannaHealth.org Today’s News and our members and the health of health-related materials, up to date.
and Susquehanna Health Information
Susquehanna Health is an integrated health system of three hospitals, including the Divine Providence Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital and Regional Medical Center is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, North Central. Serve from 11 patients provinces, Susquehanna Health is a healthcare leader and is recognized by both the national and state quality of care. Susquehanna Health offers a wide range of services which include treatment of cancer and cardiovascular surgical care / heart, including neurology neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, OB / GYN services, gastroenterology, behavioral health, physical rehabilitation, home care and long-term care, assisted living services and emergency medical / ambulance services.
contact: Gwynne Kinley, (570) 323-3525
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