Vaccine News & Notes — November 2018
Published on in Parents PACK
Published on in Parents PACK
Now that autumn is in full swing, you may find yourself looking for information regarding influenza and the influenza vaccine. Here are two of the many places you can find such information:
Are you an adult who hasn’t had chickenpox or the vaccine? Amanda Dawson wants you to get the vaccine. Read her husband’s tragic story to find out why.
Ever wonder if you really need that medical test your doctor suggested, but you’re not quite sure who to ask? Choosing Wisely, a project of the American Board of Internal Medicine, aims to help. ChoosingWisely.org and the free mobile app (Apple | Android) offer clinical and patient-centered resources to improve communication between healthcare professionals and patients with the goal of avoiding unnecessary medical tests, treatments and procedures. Check it out today.
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