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  • Should People Who Exercise Regularly Get Vaccinated?
    October 23, 2009
    Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition to numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than ever to avoid getting sick.
  • Immunizations for Your Baby
    October 22, 2009
    Immunizations commonly given to babies during the first year of life provide protection against 12 childhood diseases that previously were associated with death and disability among children.
  • Pregnant Women are High-Priority Candidates for Influenza A (H1N1)
    October 14, 2009
    Charles Brown, MD, medical director for the Central Texas Medical Foundation's OB-Gyn Residency Program sheds some light on why he believes the H1N1 vaccination is important for pregnant women.
  • Central Texans: Get Your Flu Shots
    September 16, 2009

    Flu shots that protect against seasonal flu virus already are available at many locations throughout Central Texas or from your doctor.

  • Start of School Launches Flu Watch
    August 26, 2009
    School leaders, parents and local public health officials will be keeping a closer than usual watch on incidents of influenza-like illness.
  • Changes in Area School Immunization Requirements
    May 13, 2009
    The Texas Department of Health has increased immunization requirements for Texas school children beginning August 1, 2009.
  • Swine Flu Information
    April 29, 2009
    The following information about Swine Flu viruses is being distributed to patients who come in with flu-like symptoms through Seton Family of Hospitals emergency departments. This is general information is useful in helping to identify symptoms and providing details on possible treatment.
  • Fend Off the Flu
    October 8, 2008
    Flu season begins in late October or November, making healthy people miserable and threatening the lives of those with chronic health problems and the elderly.
  • Dosing a Fever
    September 17, 2008
    GoodHealth.com asked pediatrician Anna Bell, MD of Children's Medical Group for advice on dosing a fever.
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