RSV is a contagious virus that affects the respiratory system with flu-like symptoms. If you are over 60, Immunocompromised, or have a child under 1 years old, RSV shots are available. Listen here about RSV on my weekly healthy aging tips on ZoomerRadio with Marilyn Wetston AM 740
Here’s a list of routine vaccinations for individuals over 50+ & 65+
A 65% drop in cervical cancer incidents for women in their early 20s proves that the HPV vaccine works and saves lives. The women would have received the HPV vaccine in 2006/07. In Canada, there were 380 cervical cancer deaths last year. Talk to your doctor. The HPV vaccine is available for all ages. Listen…
1500 adults die from pneumonia in Canada every year. We are in the midst of a rough flu season similar to 2014-2015, where many outbreaks occurred and are likely to continue throughout the winter. So I would like to remind you of the importance of immunization and flu shots and adult pneumonia. Pneumonia is…
A healthy older woman is active and independent. By active, I mean being able to do the things you want like meeting your friends, going out, and working out. You don’t have any limitations based on physical issues. Being independent is a more cognitive aspect o f health. It means you are able to do…
Travel alerts for polio worldwide & the resurgence of measles outbreaks in Canada, Europe and Africa, highlight the need for Canadians to get vaccinated before traveling to affected areas. Measles is a virus that can affect anyone and is highly contagious for individuals that have not previously had measles, or have not been vaccinated. As…
The influenza vaccine or ‘flu shot’ is recommended yearly for ALL patients age 6 months and older by Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI). Infants and toddlers have an especially high burden of illness and high risk for influenza complications so children five years and younger are especially encouraged to get the vaccine. Egg…
1 in every 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime. The odds of developing this painful disease only increases with age, and so does the risk of the serious complications that can follow the disease, such as “post-herpetic neuralgia”. Zostavax is the first and only vaccine proven to prevent, or at least decrease the…