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Most parents vaccinate their children according to CDC’s recommended immunization schedule, protecting them from 14 potentially serious diseases before their second birthday. We are lucky in Massachusetts that we have high vaccination coverage for the majority of recommended vaccines. In fact, for children 19-35 months of …Continue Reading Parents: Why It’s Best to Follow the Recommended Immunization Schedule
Rates of flu-like illness rose slightly over the past seven days, according to the latest weekly flu report. There is still flu vaccine available if you have not gotten a flu shot. Call your healthcare provider or visit https://vaccinefinder.org which offers listings for local boards of health …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, April 20, 2018
The topic of sexual harassment has received increased visibility in recent months. The #metoo and #timesup movements have inspired many people of all ages to speak about their experiences of sexual violence on social media. Some who have read and shared these stories remember a time in …Continue Reading Help Your Teen Recognize and Address Sexual Harassment at Work
The latest weekly flu report indicates that rates of flu-like illness increased slightly over the past seven days. We can expect flu to continue to circulate in our communities even well into spring, and there is still flu vaccine available if you have not gotten …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, April 13, 2018
By Stephanie Harshman and Terri Mendoza Spring is here and that means it is time to start getting excited for longer days, sunshine, and fresh, flavorful vegetables! One of my favorites is Swiss chard. Here is a quick look at this versatile leafy green! The …Continue Reading Step in to Spring with Swiss Chard!
Rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts increased slightly in the past seven days, according to the latest weekly flu report. Flu vaccine continues to be available – call your health care provider or visit https://vaccinefinder.org which offers listings for local boards of health and pharmacies that currently …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, April 6, 2018
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The latest weekly flu report indicates that rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts have risen over the past seven days, following two weeks of decline. It’s an indication that flu season is not over yet – and that there is still plenty of reason to get a …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, January 26, 2018
The first weekly flu report of February indicates that rates of flu-like illness have risen again over the past seven days – a sign that flu season is not over yet and that there is no time like the present to get a flu shot …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, February 2, 2018
The latest weekly flu report indicates that rates of flu-like illness rose again over the past seven days – an indication that flu season is not over yet and that there is still plenty of reason to get a flu shot if you haven’t done so …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, February 9, 2018
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