Don’t Let These Myths Scare You Away From a Flu Shot Beth Skwarecki Flu shots work, and are a smart way to reduce the chances that you’ll end up sick this winter. But that’s not the impression you might get […]
Flu Vaccine 2016-17
FLU VACCINE: Our patients can get the flu vaccine during a scheduled visit, or by scheduling with the lab (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11:30AM and 2-4:15PM). Also available by appointment: Saturday flu clinics, 9AM – noon, October 1, 15, and 29. Note that because of efficacy, Flumist […]
Three Ways for Children to Try Meditation at Home, from NY Times
Three Ways for Children to Try Meditation at Home By JILLIAN PRANSKY Credit Sam Kalda There are many apps, classes and books to guide children in meditation, but it is easy (and free) to start at home. You don’t need props […]
Big drop in chickenpox cases since 2-dose vaccine began, From CBS News
Big drop in chickenpox cases since 2-dose vaccine began TOBY TALBOT, AP Chickenpox, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, has continued declining in the United States since 2006, when doctors began routinely recommending a second dose of chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, U.S. […]
F.D.A. Bans Sale of Many Antibacterial Soaps, Saying Risks Outweigh Benefits, From NY Times
F.D.A. Bans Sale of Many Antibacterial Soaps, Saying Risks Outweigh Benefits By SABRINA TAVERNISE SEPT. 2, 2016 A label on a dish soap containing triclosan, which is among the antibacterial chemicals the F.D.A. said it will ban. CreditKiichiro Sato/Associated Press WASHINGTON […]
