Vaccines can prevent serious illnesses and could even save your life. They are also required for children to attend public schools, summer camps and, in some cases, to travel abroad. The vaccines you need may depend on your current and past health history — people with certain medical conditions may need to get some vaccinations more frequently and avoid others. Your CHI Saint Joseph Health primary care provider (PCP) is your best source of information about which vaccines your family needs, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following vaccines for healthy children and adults:
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Specialists at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Neurology evaluate patients for cognitive decline and look for signs that memory issues could be symptoms of another problem.
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Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bones, making them fragile and causing them to break easily. Learn more about the disease, including how it's diagnosed, what treatment options are available and who's at most risk.
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When untreated, hepatitis C can lead to serious conditions. Here's what you need to know, including how to recognize symptoms, when to get screened and what treatment options are available.
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