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Did you know you need vaccines throughout your life? Even if you were fully vaccinated as a child, the protection from some vaccines you received can wear off over time and you may need a booster. There also are specific vaccines that you may need …Continue Reading Vaccines Aren’t Just for Kids!
Taking them to their sports physical, making sure they eat healthy and get plenty of sleep…you know these are crucial to your child’s health. But did you also you know your preteens and teens need vaccines to stay healthy and protected against serious diseases? As …Continue Reading Ensure a Healthy Future with Vaccines
Breastfeeding moms, are you planning on going back to work and wondering how to keep up your milk supply? I thought the same thing a few months ago upon my return from maternity leave. Did you know that employers are required to provide employees breaks …Continue Reading A New Mom’s Guide to Pumping at Work
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunizations represent one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century. The purpose of NIAM is to celebrate the benefits of vaccination and to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccinating children …Continue Reading A Healthy Start Begins With On-Time Vaccination
The August monthly meeting of the Public Health Council included votes on three pending amendments to public health regulations. First, the Council received a request to promulgate amendments to 105 CMR 120.000, The Control of Radiation. Following a discussion, the Council voted to approve the …Continue Reading Highlights of the August 8th Public Health Council Meeting
Vaccines are an important component of a healthy pregnancy and there are a few things to you need to know to protect yourself and your baby from vaccine-preventable diseases. Women should be up to date on their vaccines before becoming pregnant, and should receive vaccines …Continue Reading A Healthy Start: Pregnancy and Vaccines
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