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Time for a vaccine wake-up call

September 5, 2018

As the number of unvaccinated children continues to rise, so do the number of cases of preventable diseases.

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New shingles vaccine is a must

May 7, 2018

Thanks to the development of a new vaccine, you may be able to completely avoid shingles for good.

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Tips for your teen to have a healthy school year

September 5, 2017

Keep your teen happy, healthy and productive this school year.

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Shot for Shingles: When should I get vaccinated for shingles?

September 20, 2016

If you’ve had chickenpox, the shingles virus is already in your body.

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Can you get the flu from a flu shot? Simply, no

December 29, 2015

Mild side effects from flu shots have resulted in long-held misconceptions.

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