Posts Tagged ‘shot’

By Dr. Scott Saunders

Flu season is upon us, and while many people take the preventative measure of receiving a flu shot, there are other ways you can combat this highly contagious virus. Instead of being left out in the cold, try adhering to these tips to fight off the flu and the costly symptoms it brings.

Take a Few Extra Seconds — Wash Your Hands!

Sounds simple enough, right? But do you consciously think about washing your hands …

by Jessica Sanders

Some vaccines are useful, that’s true. For example, recommended vaccines against diseases, viruses and infections you may come in contact with when traveling abroad are useful.

“Vaccines can be helpful under certain conditions,” according to Dr. Scott Saunders.

Yet, Saunders also agrees that many are dangerous, with extreme risks outweighing the minimal benefit. The CDC recommends nearly, “65 shots per child before the age of 5, and I think most of those are unnecessary,” …