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Flu Vaccine Reduces Children’s Risk of ICU Flu Admission

April 28, 2014 by Cait Hartwyk Leave a Comment

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New Research Shows that Flu Vaccines Cut ICU Admission Risks

A new study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases has shown some promising research about the effectiveness of flu vaccinations for children. The research produced in the study is groundbreaking in that it is the first to analyze the relationship between vaccine efficacy and admissions to pediatric intensive care units. The medical records of 216 children between the ages of 6 months and 17 years old were analyzed for the study. All of these children had been admitted to pediatric intensive care units during the flu seasons of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. The researchers found that children who were vaccinated against the flu reduced their risk of ending up in intensive care due to flu complications by 74 percent. Thus, being vaccinated protects children against serious flu complications.

Children under the age of 5 are at high risk for contracting the flu and developing life-threatening complications. This new study shows that vaccination of children and the adults around them is the best way to keep them from falling seriously ill during the flu season.

How Can I Protect Myself and My Children from the Flu?

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New Study Supports the Importance of the MMR Vaccine

April 14, 2014 by Cait Hartwyk Leave a Comment

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The MMR Vaccine: Can it Prevent Other Infections?

New research has revealed that children who receive an on-schedule measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination are less likely to be infected with other illnesses. In a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that the half a million Danish children they studied were less likely to be admitted to hospitals for respiratory infections or other general illnesses if they were vaccinated properly and received the regular scheduled vaccinations, including MMR. In addition to its protection against mumps, measles, and rubella, the study seems that the MMR vaccine may have a positive effect on a person’s immune system, enabling them to fight off these general infections, including those of the lower respiratory tract, which often require longer hospitalization periods.

However, there are still misconceptions about the effects of the MMR vaccine on children. This is due to a combination of misinformation and personal beliefs, even when studies such as these continue to highlight the importance of receiving the MMR vaccine on time.

What is the MMR Vaccine? Should I Get One?

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How Can Injection Anxiety Impact Travelers?

March 27, 2014 by Cait Hartwyk Leave a Comment

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Injection Anxiety: Does it Affect Recall Abilities in Travelers?

Many of us remember being frightened of needles and injections when we were young. Although most people outgrow this fear or learn to live with the slight anxiety that may be triggered, others develop a very real phobia of needles. They may shake, sweat or even pass out. People with a fear of injections may try to avoid them whenever possible, even when doing so is detrimental to their health.

A new study published in the Journal of Travel Medicine has suggested that injection anxiety and/or needle phobia can actually have a negative impact on the recipient’s ability to recall important health information that is verbally communicated to them at the time of the vaccination. This study used the responses of 105 participants in order to test their ability to remember what was told to them during a vaccination at a travel health clinic. Participants completed a questionnaire before and after the procedure and the information was compiled and analyzed.

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Choosing a Travel Clinic: Five Things You Need to Consider

March 13, 2014 by Cait Hartwyk Leave a Comment

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Travel Health Clinics: More Important Than You Might Think

Many people tend to travel abroad without much thought as to how they will protect their health during their trip. However, consulting a travel health specialist is key to having a successful and safe trip. Even if the specialist just imparts advice to the traveler, the specialist will still be providing him or her with the tools needed to stay healthy overseas. When in need of the expertise provided by a travel health clinic, how do you choose the right one?

No two clinics are alike. Doing your homework before choosing one is highly recommended and there are five questions to consider as you search for a travel health specialist or clinic.

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Featured Travelers: Passport Health Team Members Go to Nigeria for Mission

March 10, 2014 by Cait Hartwyk Leave a Comment

Passport Health Featured Travelers: Corey McVey and Scott MorcottTravelers: Dr. Scott Morcott & Corey McVey, RN
Destination: Lagos, Nigeria
Trip Date: February 2014

The villagers began lining up before sunrise in the thick Nigerian air. The young and old, the relatively healthy alongside the infirm. They had come with hope and for help from Passport Health’s Corey McVey and Dr. Scott Morcott.

Passport Health Featured Travelers: Medical Mission Nigeria
Passport Health Featured Travelers: Medical Mission Nigeria
Passport Health Featured Travelers: Medical Mission Nigeria

“There was a little bit of everything,” said McVey, executive director of Passport Health clinics in Chicago and Milwaukee. “Upper respiratory infections, sore throats. We treated typhoid and malaria. These are very common diseases there.”

With 1,400 pounds of medical supplies, McVey and Morcott traveled more than 7600 miles from Chicago to Houston to the African city of Lagos not entirely certain what they might see. Morcott had recently come up with a plan to visit a longtime friend and native Nigerian who had founded Life Builders Ministries International, of which Morcott is board chairman.

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