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Search Results: Boosters

October 4, 2022

US Health Officials Urge Vaccination To Help Protect Against a Potentially Severe Flu Season

…data are concerning. The updated COVID-19 boosters are safe and convenient to get at the same time as a flu vaccine,” said NFID President Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS,…

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July 25, 2016

The Perfect Time for On-Time Vaccination

…older, children need boosters against diseases like whooping cough because the protection from vaccines received during childhood can wear off with time. Preteens and teens are at increased risk for…

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September 24, 2021

Why Vaccinations Are Vital for Older Adults

…so it is important that we stay up to date with recommended vaccines, including boosters for enhanced protection. There are also some vaccine-preventable diseases that are particularly prevalent and serious…

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October 4, 2023

2023 NFID Annual News Conference: News Round-Up

…she said. Source: Associated Press People Are Sick of Vaccination amid Flu Season, COVID-19 Boosters: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of complacency … To conquer vaccine hesitancy,…

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December 12, 2015

Advocating for Flu Vaccination in Schools

…boosters and meningococcal vaccines are completed by entry into grade 7. School nurses are also encouraging human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for boys and girls age 11-12 years and older. As…

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