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Planning for 2019
December 2018
Shingles Vaccine 2018
November 2018
Since we last wrote about shingles (caused by herpes varicella zoster virus) in 2015, there is a new vaccine. The new vaccine is called Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) and is given as two shots separated by 2 – 6 months. The new vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing shingles. Herpes varicella zoster is […]
West Nile Virus
October 2018
No, I don’t think you need to wear a bug hood like I did in Alaska this summer. We would, however, suggest good mosquito repellent during mosquito season. West Nile Virus is a viral infection that is spread by mosquito bites. It was first identified in 1999 in New York City. Outbreaks are sporadic and […]
Maria’s Story
September 2018
After being diagnosed with a Lymphoma-type cancer in 2016, Maria’s life changed dramatically. She went from being an established hairdresser in Melrose to being a full-time patient. Her son Robert is now living with her and caring for her. Over the past two years Maria has had all types of scans (PET scans, MRI scans, […]
Tuberculosis (TB) News
July 2018
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by the bug mycobacterium tuberculosis. People are screened for TB with the skin prick test that is looked at a few days later for reaction. If redness and swelling develop at the skin prick site, that means you have been exposed to TB, and your body has developed an immune […]