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From their bright smiles to their silly giggles, grandchildren bring loads of joy to our days. They can also bring loads of germs. 🦠 For grandparents, back-to-school time is a great time to make sure they—and their grandkids—are up to date on essential immunizations. Here are the top 6.👇 #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth https://lnkd.in/ebKRwRV2

This Immunization Month, let's highlight the power of child life specialists! According to Wright, Gerson, and Staab (2023), children who received support from a child life specialist during their vaccines showed significantly lower distress and used coping strategies more often. This study can be found in "The Impact of Child Life Intervention on a Clinical Vaccine Trial" in The Journal of Child Life: Psychosocial Theory and Practice. Thank you, child life professionals, for playing a HUGE role in vaccinations and immunizations for children. We know negative healthcare experiences as a child can cause an adult to put off seeking healthcare, and you help minimize the stress and trauma of healthcare encounters to promote positive life-long relationships with the medical setting. Dive into the open-access article for more insights: https://ow.ly/3ZW050SSgbN #ImmunizationMonth #ChildLife #VaccineSupport

In honor of Men's Health Week, June 10-16, 2024, Marin Community Clinics is committed to empowering men to prioritize their health and well-being. It's important to stay proactive about your health by staying up to date on screenings, exams, and vaccines. Assess how stress impacts your mental health and take steps to manage it effectively. Start prioritizing your health with this simple checklist. Find out how often and at what age you need to check the following: 🔹 Blood tests 🔹 Cancer screenings 🔹 Physical exams 🔹 Self-exams 🔹 Vaccinations 🔹 Urine and stool tests 🔹 Ultrasounds & scans 🔹 STI tests Take control of your health today! #MensHealthWeek #MarinCommunityClinics #HealthAwareness

 Agape Global: Cervical Health Awareness Month January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and at Agape Global, we stand committed to promoting women's well-being and raising awareness about cervical health. Regular screenings, vaccinations, and maintaining overall well-being are crucial steps in preventing cervical health issues. Let's empower women with knowledge and encourage them to prioritize their health. Agape Global is here to support healthcare professionals and organizations dedicated to women's health. Together, we can make a positive impact on cervical health and promote a healthier future for all. #CervicalHealthAwareness   #AgapeGlobalHealth  #WomenInHealthcare See less

With respiratory season on the horizon, it's important to stay on top of necessary immunizations. Luckily, VaxCare has Adherence Programs to help with just that! One program, "Vax to School," sends automated reminders via text to parents/guardians of school-aged children. Check out the link below for more information on how VaxCare can help keep you and your loved ones healthy. https://lnkd.in/dNHBwmG2

Huge congratulations to Matilde Zornoza Moreno and Dr Jaime Perez for their pivotal contribution to the field of pediatric health and education through their latest publication! 📘💉 Their work, highlighted in the Libro blanco sobre la Vacunación Antigripal Infantil en los Centros Escolares, offers an insightful look into how vaccinating children in school settings not only enhances the feeling of safety but significantly reduces fear compared to vaccinations administered in healthcare centers or hospitals. The study reveals that the unfamiliar environment of medical facilities can amplify children's nervousness, stress, anxiety, and trauma. However, bringing immunization into the familiar territory of their schools and classrooms is seen as a more comforting alternative, fostering a space where vaccination doesn't invoke the same level of fear. This conclusion draws from the successful pilot project carried out during the 2022/2023 campaign across more than twenty educational institutions, proving that on-site vaccinations are a promising approach to minimize distress and improve the vaccination experience for our youngest. Let's applaud Matilde and Jaime for shedding light on such an important aspect of child healthcare and for their innovative approach to making vaccination a less daunting process for children. Their work not only contributes to the physical well-being of our kids but also their emotional and psychological comfort. Here's to more groundbreaking work that makes a real difference in the lives of children and their communities! 👏🎓🌟 #ChildHealth #Vaccination #Education #Innovation #PublicHealth

Families, health providers, and districts can work together to ensure our school communities are as healthy as possible for students and staff. "Vaccines help children stay healthy, avoid missed learning time, and protect the students and teachers around them... School nurses and school health services staff are another helpful source of information on vaccine-preventable illnesses and options for getting vaccinated. Districts may provide school-based health centers, host on-site vaccine clinics, or partner with local public health departments and pharmacies to make getting vaccinated easy and convenient for families." - Dr. Jessica Reggi, National Advisor, Whole Child Health Read more on the Healthier Generation blog: https://bit.ly/3Rcsru2 #healthyschools #flu #covid

Attention money savers! 💰 Did you know preventive services like annual checkups, vaccinations, and cancer/diabetes screenings are FREE under the ACA? 🙌 No copays, no deductibles - just take care of your health at zero cost! 🤑 We've got the full list of covered adult, women's, and children's preventive services in the links below. 👇 Catching issues early saves lives and money, so don't miss out on these important benefits. When's your next checkup? Comment below! 💬 And be sure to share this valuable info with friends and family. Tomorrow, we're diving into how the ACA protects those with pre-existing conditions. Stay tuned! #HealthcareSavings #PreventiveCare #ACABenefits #malmins

🆕 New Blog Alert! 🆕 Wondering why immunisation is important at every age? 🤔 Check out our latest blog where we explore the crucial role of vaccines from infancy to old age. Whether you’re caring for a newborn or supporting an elderly loved one, this guide will explain why staying up-to-date with immunisations is key to protecting health at every stage of life. 💡 👉 Read the full blog now and discover how immunisation can safeguard you and your family. Link to blog - https://bit.ly/4fY9JCn 🔗 . . . . #HomeCare #Immunisation #VaccinesWork #HealthForAllAges #ConceptCare #CareSupport #NewBlog

Join ACL and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on 8/23 for a webinar on CDC's fall-winter guidance on COVID-19, flu, and RSV for older adults and people with disabilities. This event is for aging and disability network stakeholders providing services to support vaccinations in their communities. #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth