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Health Matters

By V. Lester, MSN ARNP

This month I have two subjects to discuss. First: Immunizations. Every parent is made aware of the necessary requirements for their children by the school system. If your child is not immunized, they will not be able to continue attending classes until the immunizations are brought up to date. However, parents of children who are home-schooled may not have these reminders. This puts the responsibility on the parents to keep records current.

Adults also require important necessary immunizations, as recommended by the Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tetanus boosters every ten years, yearly influenza immunization, pneumococcal vaccine and hepatitis B are recommended for adults. There are many facilities that provide yearly immunization updates and I encourage everyone to check your records and keep them up to date.

The second topic involves people who require help filling their needs of daily living. The Aydon Wellness Clinic would like to pair people who need some type of assistance with people who would like to help out. I am now in the process of gathering a group of helpers and I need to know who needs help and what services are required.

If you would like help with errands, transportation for appointments, simple shopping, food preparation or just a friendly visit, please phone us at the clinic, 945-2580 and provide the following information: your name, address, telephone number and how to contact you and what your needs are. All information will be held strictly confidential. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Announcement: We will have a health education seminar at the senior center on November 8 at 11 a.m. Dr. Peter Beglin from the North Cascade Cardiology and Chenille Pratt from St. Joseph’s Cardiac Rehabilitation will discuss heart health. Mark your calendars and save this date.

Reminder that the clinic is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Appointments are not necessary, but are recommended. Always feel free to stop by and have your blood pressure checked or weigh-in if you like, of course, at no charge.

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