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24 Percent of People Age 60 and Older Don’t Get Flu Shot
As of November, only 43 percent of adults reported that they had gotten a flu vaccination, according to a new survey from NORC at the University of Chicago. Another 14 percent had not yet been vaccinated but intended to get a vaccination this season. However, 41 percent of adults report they have not been vaccinated […]
Shingles and the Flu
Two common illnesses that have been troubling Elders locally here in New Mexico and across the country are shingles and the flu. Because it is a growing concern in the Elder population, we wanted to share some information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about both illnesses, what the symptoms are, and […]