Adam’s Journal Flu seems to be everywhere these days, and this year’s flu season seems like it’s going to be worse than usual. Why is that? Dr. Scofield Prescribes As of this writing, I’m preparing to go on rounds at the Oklahoma City VA Hospital tomorrow. I already know that much of my morning will […]
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Bodywork: The Best Time for a Flu Shot
Adam’s Journal ‘Tis the season – for pharmacies to advertise flu shots. Pretty much every drugstore I pass seems to be encouraging folks to come in and get their annual flu shots. Is now the right time to get vaccinated? Dr. Scofield Prescribes In life, getting a jump start on things is often a good […]
Bodywork: Why not two flu shots?
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: I’m a 77-year-old male who’s very active. For years, I’ve gotten the annual flu vaccine in mid-October. This year, in […]
Not too late to get a flu shot, OMRF experts say
This year’s vaccine considered quite effective
Bodywork: Are new and better flu shots coming?
What’s this new vaccine, and how is it different from the shots we receive now?
Bodywork: Can exercise compromise the immune system?
Can exercise — and especially long and intense sessions — compromise our immune systems?
