

Understanding Shingles and the Importance of Vaccine
Shingles is a very painful, blistering rash caused by the reactivation of the the chickenpox virus. Early symptoms include itching, tingling, or burning pain on one side of the body, followed days later by a stripe of fluid-filled blisters, fever, and headache. Shingles can be debilitating for many individuals – causing missed work, events and most importantly: daily life enjoyment. While Shingles is not contagious, a vaccine is available to reduce the likelihood of developin


Fall Season Brings Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Reminder
The summer has flown by, but unbelievably, it is already time to start gearing up for the flu and pneumonia season. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is a serious illness that can affect anyone. Nationwide studies show that the flu, and related complications like pneumonia kill several thousand each year, and that only 64 percent of persons over age 65 receive a flu shot each year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot for
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