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Off to the Future: Even Healthy Young Adults Need Vaccines

The Primary Health Network Celebrates National Immunization Awareness MonthThink you outgrew the need for vaccines when you graduated from high school and moved out of your parents’ house? Not so. Every year, thousands of young adults in the U. S. suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized, or even die from diseases that could have been…

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Do you have a preteen or teen? Protect them against serious diseases!

 Leaving their phone at a friend’s house, suddenly needing a ride somewhere … you knew there would be days like this. But did you know that you’d also need to take your preteens and teens to get shots?As they get older, kids are at increased risk for some infections. Plus the protection provided by some…

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Send Your Kids Back to School with their Vaccines Up to Date

Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather supplies and back packs. It’s also the perfect time to make sure your kids are up to date on their vaccines. To celebrate the importance of immunizations throughout life – and make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need – The Primary…

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Nurses Essential in Easing Parental Concerns about Vaccination

Parents consider health care professionals one of the most trusted sources in answering questions and addressing concerns about their child’s health. A recent survey on parents’ attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors regarding vaccines for young children – including vaccine safety and trust – found that 88percent of parents trust the vaccine advice of their pediatric health…

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Vaccinating on Time is Important for Disease Protection

Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to help keep their children healthy. The same goes for childhood immunizations. Vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them from 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before their second birthday.“The recommended immunization schedule is designed to offer protection early in life,” said…

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Make Your Child’s Shots Less Stressful

Making A Child’s Shots Less Stressful

National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.Vaccines help protect babies and young children against 14 serious diseases. Even though you are keeping her safe from diseases, it’s hard to see your child cry when she gets her shots. But you can take some steps before, during, and after…

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Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child

National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is…

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A Healthy Start: Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child

Immunization gives parents the safe, proven power to protect their children from 14 serious and sometimes deadly diseases before they turn 2 years old.To celebrate the importance of immunizations for a healthy start and throughout our lives – and to make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need – the The Primary…

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Take Early Action and Live

Many individuals live without the concerns of cancer, but life isn’t always fair. What would you do if you received the news that you have cancer? Or rather, what would you do if you received this news, only to find out it could have been prevented? Cervical cancer is commonly known as the most preventable…

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No Community is Left Behind

The Primary Health Network (PHN) prides itself on servicing many populations, the Amish community being among them. Like any community, the Amish encounter many barriers to receiving quality health care. Cultural differences complicate access to health care for the Amish.  To further complicate matters, they tend to be reactive, rather than proactive, only seeking care…

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PA OH Gives Week 2024! Now Open!

The highly anticipated giving event, PA OH Gives, is now open! This virtual fundraising initiative, hosted by the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH, aims to support local nonprofits, including PHN Charitable Foundation, that are tirelessly working to make a positive impact in our communities. The event runs from June 22nd to 28th,…

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