With the H1N1 and the upcoming seasonal influenza season, this is interesting timing for National Immunization Awareness Month.
National Immunization Awareness Month is brought to the public’s awareness by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) in an effort to educate people about the importance of immunizations, whether for infants or seniors, and what immunizations are given in what order.
Vaccines are given for illnesses that are preventable. The ones most people know about are for the childhood illnesses, like measles, or accidental illnesses, like tetanus, but there are many more vaccines available. Not all North Americans need all vaccines, but some may …read more

Just a little reminder for those that reside in the US, I am not certain about time frames in other countries, that it is time to receive your Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization/Vaccine.
Yes, if you hadn’t already guessed diabetics are in the “persons at risk” category. Make your appointment today and save yourself some troubles down the road. Better safe than sorry! That is what I always say.
And no, I am not advising you to do so because I am a nurse and enjoy inflicting pain on people with needles. But that is always a perk when a patient misbehaves, …read more