Fall weather means that we’re headed into flu season. The CDC recommends everyone (6 months of age and older) should receive a seasonal influenza vaccination. Flu caused the deaths of nearly 80,000 people in 2017 in the US alone. Vaccination to prevent flu is particularly important for people who are at high risk of developing […]
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Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella), and anyone that has had chickenpox as a child is at risk for developing shingles in adulthood. Vaccination can minimize your risk of developing shingles. Check with your doctor to see if a shingles vaccine is appropriate for you; even if you’ve […]