A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on getting vaccinated.

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Get: Get all of your vaccinations—they are one of the best disease preventions we have.

Answered 2/19/2016

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Ignore: Get the flu vaccination if you work or live with kids, elderly, or sick people.

Answered 3/1/2015

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: The whooping cough vaccine during pregnancy (best between 27- 36 weeks) helps protects newborns.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Staying: Staying current with immunizations empowers you to shape your child's health destiny!

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Staying: Staying current with immunizations thru adolescence is important because immunity can wane over time.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Be: Be sure to get a flu shot every year to protect yourself and others around you from getting the flu!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: DO finish vaccine series. You do not ever have to "start over" if you get off schedule.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Do: Do get Zostavax (the shingles vaccine) if you are 60 or over, especially if you have had chickenpox.

Answered 1/18/2019

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