What’s the easiest way to reduce doctor visits, missed school days and work days, and your chances of getting sick this winter? The flu vaccine and wearing a mask! As leaves change and fall arrives, so does the seasonal influenza (flu). The flu shot is an easy way to protect yourself from this extremely contagious and potentially serious disease. The vaccine is safe, fast, and effective for anyone over six months old. Unlike other vaccines you may have had, it must be administered yearly because strains of the virus are constantly changing. Each year the vaccine protects against multiple
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Monthly Archives September 2020
Understanding Cholesterol During Times of COVID-19
Understanding Cholesterol Cholesterol. A word you’ve probably heard many times before. You know it’s an important factor in your overall health, but what exactly is it? And why should you care? Just the facts Cholesterol is not fat. It is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in your body and in many foods. There are two types: LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and HDL (“good” cholesterol). Like fat, your body actually needs some cholesterol for good health. But like fat, too much of it can cause problems. What kind of problems? Heart disease and stroke, mainly. Heart disease is the leading
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Answering Your Questions About COVID-19 and Routine Immunizations
National Immunization Awareness Month Every August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the topic of vaccines is generating more buzz than ever lately. It seems like the race to find a viable treatment for COVID-19 is matched only by the rapid spread of virus itself. But it would be a mistake to let that fervor eclipse the importance of your regularly scheduled immunizations. Staying up to date on routine vaccines is your best protection against serious but preventable diseases, from whopping cough to meningitis. With schools back in session and flu season looming, August is the perfect time to check
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