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Shingrix
Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox you had in previous years. The risk of shingles increases as we get older. Shingles can cause severe blisters, pain & burning on the torso, limbs or face. For 1 in 5 people with shingles the long term nerve pain can go on for months or years. This […]
Read MoreFluzone High-Dose for 65 & Older
Fluzone High-Dose for 65 & Older Background: As people age, they become more susceptible to influenza-related complications due to immunosenescence, a natural and progressive weakening of the immune system over time. As a result, seniors are less responsive to standard dose influenza vaccine This is the rationale for the development of Fluzone High-Dose What is […]
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Zika Virus – Traveller Information
January 19, 2016ZIKA VIRUS Zika virus is closely related to the dengue, yellow fever and West Nile viruses. It causes a mild influenza-like illness and is transmitted by the Aedes mosquitoes that bite mostly during the day, but also at night. Human to human transmission through sexual contact and during pregnancy when the disease can be transmitted […]
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HPV 9 Vaccine Provides Wider Protection
May 28, 2015There are 5 additional types of HPV that this new vaccine protects against.
How do the two vaccines differ? What do we recommend? Read More.
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Meningitis Updates
May 27, 2015SORTING OUT MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that causes meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), septicemia (blood infection), and other infections (joint, ear, etc.). This disease has a very rapid onset and people can become deathly ill in less than 24 hours. Death occurs in 10-40% of cases and other […]
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