The bad news: 1 in 4 older Americans age 65+ fall every year in the United States.1) Falls are the No. 1 cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans! Falling can be extremely costly ( more than $31 billion in annual Medicare costs) financially and also in quality of life. The good news:…
You may think of as one of those childhood illnesses that had been virtually eradicated decades ago with the development of effective vaccinations. While this is largely true for many ‘classic’ (and terrible! ) childhood illnesses such as polio, diphtheria, measles, mumps, etc., Whooping Cough (Pertussis), however, has been a different story. It has been…
Take The Quiz! Knowing which vaccines you need is an important step toward protecting your health and that of your family, friends and coworkers. Getting vaccines on time helps prevent illness before you’re exposed. Still, this can be easier said than done. There are so many factors to consider. Talk with your health care provider…