Tag: "vaccine"

HPV vaccine is now being recommended for boys

bjh_blog | October 27, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made a statement that boys should now receive the HPV vaccine. The vaccination against the human papillomavirus is a 3-course, $300 vaccine that should should be given to boys as early as 11 or 12 years old. A follow-up dose [...]

Listeria and Pregnancy

bjh_blog | October 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

With all the recent talk about cantaloupe and listeria, I’m staying away from a fruit I loved all summer. I’ve read several places about the danger of listeria to pregnant women, but that is mostly in reference to deli lunch meat. Pregnant women (as well as others whose immune system is not up to par) [...]

Flu shots 2011: By The Numbers

bjh_blog | October 5, 2011 | Comments (0)

Below are the numbers related to our free flu shot clinics here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital for Tuesday, October 4th: Public: 5105 BJC Employees: 914 Total: 6019 This brings our running total to 12,560, which beats last year’s total of 12,306. So far, so good! The lines are moving swiftly, so your wait time is usually [...]

Short Wait for Free Flu Shots

bjh_blog | October 3, 2011 | Comments (0)

After an initial wave of people getting their vaccination early, we have short wait times for those interested in getting a free flu shot as part of our annual campaign. Remember, over 50,000 people die annually from the flu and the vaccine is the best way to prevent it, so it’s highly recommended you get [...]

Old Yeller was no match for it

bjh_blog | September 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

It’s one of the most ancient and feared diseases in the world. In countries like China, Haiti and Afghanistan, it still runs rampant and kills thousands every year. A vaccine was invented in 1885, but this disease has withstood the test of time and continues to affect children, adults, and animals across the globe. We’re [...]