Contents tagged with influenza
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Reducing the chance of stroke, pneumonia, diabetes and more, in one shot
By Erica Swegler, MD
Member, TMA “Be Wise – Immunize” Advisory PanelImagine the headlines: “If you’re over age 65, you’re half as likely to die in the next year if you take (product XYZ)!”
“What?” you ask, “We have such a thing?” The answer is YES. If you are over age 65, you can decrease your risk of dying of any cause by about 50 percent in the coming year if you get an immunization of the high-dose flu vaccine (HD flu vaccine).
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Flu season arrives early this year
Flu season arrives early this year
posted 12.6.12
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the flu season has arrived earlier than usual, seeing a spike in cases over the last … more
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TAFP advocates for physician inclusion in vaccine listing
TAFP advocates for physician inclusion in vaccine listing
Register your practice as a flu vaccine provider with HHS
posted 10.09.12
Together with the Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric … more
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DSHS urges physicians to continue administering flu shots
DSHS urges physicians to continue administering flu shots
posted 03.03.11
The Texas Department of State Health Services has released a bulletin reminding the public that it’s not too late to be … more