Category Archives: Vaccines

HPV

Posted on May 29, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

I took notes at the Nevada Family Medicine meeting when expert Dr. Trudy Larson spoke about HPV. Here are the take-home points… Who gets HPV? 80 % of adults have a strain of HPV. “HPV happens.” There are 40 subtypes … Continue reading →

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How is the flu hitting your region? Nevada is in the RED!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

How is the flu hitting your region? Nevada is in the RED! (See the attached USA flu map of influenza-like activity for the week ending January 13, 2018) What can you do? Get the flu vaccine. Stay home if you … Continue reading →

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There is a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great!

Posted on November 9, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Theres a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great! The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)– the guru organization regarding immunizations– has just voted to recommend preferential use of a NEW shingles vaccine (Shingrix) instead of the currently available … Continue reading →

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If you have heart disease you SHOULD GET A FLU VACCINE!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Okay, the capitals may have been too much… but studies have shown that the influenza vaccination may reduce death from cardiovascular disease. Observational studies have shown an association between receipt of the flu vaccine and a lower risk of cardiovascular … Continue reading →

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Stop using nasal flu vaccine

Posted on July 12, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

In a stop-the-presses media blast, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee has voted to stop the use of the live attenuated influenza (nasal flu) vaccine for this 2016-2017 flu season. The recommendations state that “no live attenuated … Continue reading →

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Three HPV vaccine types to choose from…

Posted on May 9, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

There are three HPV vaccines. The vaccines cover a different number of HPV subtypes: One of them covers for two , one with four and the newest one that covers NINE subtypes. The 9 subtype vaccine offers a small advantage over the quadrivalent (4) vaccine. The added … Continue reading →

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How long does the shingles vaccine stay effective?

Posted on February 15, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

… that depends on your health history. If you have an autoimmune disease, the protection against the shingles infection wanes about 5 years after receiving the shingles vaccine. The most common autoimmune diseases in this research project was rheumatoid arthritis … Continue reading →

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This is Nevada Influenza Vaccination Week!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Why should you get the flu vaccine? There are scores of people yearly who are ill due to the flu AND there are thousands (or sometimes TENS of thousands) of people who die each year from influenza. Do I get … Continue reading →

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Vaccine law in California…

Posted on November 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

My new medical home is about 15 miles from California and their laws affect my practice. I am acquainting myself with the new California law regarding requirements of school vaccines. California Governor Jerry Brown signed off on one of the … Continue reading →

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Do YOU (and your kids) really need the flu vaccine?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

The low-down on this is that influenza often kills those who are otherwise well. Also, the flu can be fatal to children. The CDC found that 830 kids died from flu-related complications between 2004 and 2012 and most of those … Continue reading →

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