Adam’s Journal It seems like I’ve recently started seeing lots of ads recommending the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine for those who, like me, are over 50. I thought I was up to date on my shots, but I’m pretty sure I’ve never had this one. Did something change? Dr. James Prescribes You have a good eye. […]
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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: One man, 217 Covid boosters
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 I just read of a case of a man who received 217 Covid booster shots. My first reaction when I saw that number was to check […]
Bodywork: RSV, older adults and a pair of new vaccines
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 I vaguely remember hearing about RSV in the past, but only as an illness that affects infants. Now, I commonly hear it discussed as a threat […]
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Bodywork: Are youth sports safe from virus outbreaks?
With no vaccines yet approved for people under 16, should we be concerned about youth sports?
