Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Teens and Young Adults

Did you know that meningococcal meningitis can kill within hours? Teens and young adults are at a greater risk for contracting this deadly disease. The best way to protect yourself and the ones you love from this very serious bacteria is to make sure all teens and young adults get vaccinated.

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Water Safety for Adults and Children

One of the best summer time activities is swimming in a pool or lake, but do you know the significant risks involved with water activities? Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. It can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. Following are recommendations to keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the water this summer.

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What Is Geriatrics, and Why Is This Specialty Important?

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As people age, they are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Geriatricians are trained to manage these complex conditions and to help patients navigate the often-complicated treatment regimens.

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Teaching Your Kids to Take Medicine Safely

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Whether your child needs an occasional over-the-counter remedy or has an ongoing prescription, talking about it openly can help them stay safe. It also eases them into taking responsibility for it as they grow older. The time you spend teaching them now can help children avoid substance misuse, abuse, and addiction later in life.

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Don’t Explain Away the Subtle Signs of Heart Trouble

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Too often, issues like shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness and intermittent chest pain are chalked up to old age. But these may be symptoms of a heart condition called aortic valve stenosis, a narrowing of the opening between the heart’s left ventricle and the aorta, the largest artery in the body.

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