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Considering a #FluVax for your child? >> Here's why you should 👇 A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases estimated that flu vaccination led to a 40-48% reduction in children and adolescents needing emergency department or urgent care visits and hospitalizations due to flu infection during the 2022-2023 season. 🏥 While the flu shot does not guarantee the prevention of the flu, it can help those who are vaccinated from getting severe flu. This is especially important for children younger than 5 years old because they are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications. For more information, talk with a healthcare provider. #FightFluWV #WVRuralHealth

It's important to note that prevention, especially through vaccination for hepatitis A and B, is a crucial aspect of managing these infections. Additionally, early diagnosis and appropriate medical care can significantly improve outcomes. Always consult with healthcare professionals for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans based on the specific type and stage of hepatitis. #Hepatitis #LiverHealth #HepatitisAwareness #HBV #HCV #HepatitisPrevention #NOhep (Campaign for a world without hepatitis) #LiverDisease #HepatitisTreatment #ViralHepatitis #HealthyLiver #LiverAwareness #GetVaccinated #HepatitisResearch

Let's see your answer in the comment section. ➖️ The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated their commitment to eradicating viral hepatitis by 2030. Some of their strategies include public awareness, medication, vaccination, and diagnosis. ➖️ Following your prescribed medication strictly can help your body fight hepatitis and recover fully after diagnosis.   — Omitola #hepatitisawareness #liverhealth #liverfunction

Today is World Meningitis Day, let’s remember how fast and deadly this disease can strike—but also how vaccines can prevent it. Early action is key, but prevention through vaccination is our best defense. Spread the word, protect lives and defeat meningitis. Let’s fly the meningitis flag. #WorldMeningitisDay, #letsdefeatmeningitis, #VaccinesSaveLives #PreventionFirst.

Covid highlighted a complex #publichealth phenomena where the UK public percieve publicised vaccine risks as a being much closer to the risks of the disease they are being advised to vaccinate against, than they actually are. To some extent this reflects media coverage where a single case of adverse reaction gets disproportionate attention compared to the many thousands of people protected by a vaccine. There is an ongoing challenge here for #crisiscommunications and #emergencyplanning on how we proportionately communicate risk. The consequences of not addressing this can be seen in the recent measles outbreak, the whooping cough outbreak below and should be key to future pandemic planning. https://lnkd.in/ekKwTiRE

🚨 Attention!🚨 There's a rise in cases of a deadly disease called invasive meningococcal. Thankfully there's a vaccine for that! 💊💪 🌡️ It's highly recommended for adolescents and people with medical conditions that make it harder to fight of viruses. 🌟 Let's spread the word and encourage vaccination! 💉💙 . . . #MeningococcalDisease #StayVigilant #PreventionIsKey #HealthcareHeroes #VaccinesSaveLives #ProtectYourself #SpreadTheWord #ImmunizeElPaso #VaccineSafety #VaccinesWork #SpreadTheTruth

Meningococcal bacteria are transmitted via respiratory and throat secretions during prolonged or close contact. Adolescents exhibit the highest rates of carrying and spreading these bacteria. Prophylaxis and vaccination are two strategies to help prevent this disease.  #Stopmeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay 

In the U.S. alone, two-thirds of people living with #hepatitisB may be unaware of their infection, increasing their risk of serious health complications including liver cancer.       To reduce the spread of this infectious disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends universal #hepatitisB vaccination for all adults age 19-59 and adults over 60 with risk factors.    Watch the video below to learn why now is the time to prioritize #hepB #immunization for your adult patients.  https://lnkd.in/eREfJ3zf

The primary objective of responding to Meningitis outbreak is to control the spread of the disease, minimize morbidity and mortality, and prevent future outbreaks through various measures such as vaccination campaigns early detection, isolation and treatment of cases, Public health education and surveillance to monitor the situation closely

“Measles kills roughly 2 of every 1,000 children infected, according to the CDC. If that seems like a bearable risk, it’s worth pointing out that a far larger portion of children with measles will require hospitalization for pneumonia and other serious complications. For every 10 measles cases, one child with the disease develops an ear infection that can lead to permanent hearing loss. Another strange effect is that the measles virus can destroy a person’s existing immunity, meaning they’ll have a harder time recovering from influenza and other common ailments.” #vaccines #misinformation #disinformation #measles #vaccinepreventableilnesses #health #childrenshealth #vaccineswork #vaccinessavelives