{"id":224,"date":"2020-08-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/ca-anaheim-hills-92808\/2020\/08\/27\/national-immunization-awareness-month-anaheim-hills\/"},"modified":"2020-08-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T00:00:00","slug":"national-immunization-awareness-month-anaheim-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/ca-anaheim-hills-92808\/knowledge-center\/national-immunization-awareness-month-anaheim-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"National Immunization Awareness Month- ANAHEIM HILLS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance that highlights the importance of vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> (CDC) reports that immunizations help to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. The CDC<\/a> reports that adults 50 years and older should talk with their doctor about recommended vaccines, which include the seasonal flu (influenza), shingles, and Td or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccines. Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles and the risk for developing shingles increases with age, according to the CDC<\/a>. Additionally, more than 60 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations occur in people 65 years and older. Because our immune systems weaken as we age, your doctor may recommend the following vaccines:<\/p>\n

Shingles vaccine<\/strong>. Shingles is a painful rash that develops on one side of the face or body. Symptoms of shingles include fever, headache, chills, upset stomach, and pain, itching, or tingling where the rash will develop, according to the CDC<\/a>. The shingles vaccine helps to protect against shingles.<\/p>\n

Seasonal flu (influenza) vaccine<\/strong>. Seniors are at a high risk of developing serious complications from the flu. Between 70-85 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older.<\/p>\n

Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23) and pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) vaccines<\/strong>. PPSV23 \u201cprotects against serious pneumococcal disease, including meningitis and bloodstream infections\u201d and PCV13 \u201cprotects against serious pneumococcal disease and pneumonia (recommended for all adults with a condition that weakens the immune system, cerebrospinal fluid leak, or cochlear implant)\u201d, according to the CDC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Td or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine<\/strong>. Tetanus enters the body through cuts and wounds and diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus causes muscle pain and stiffening and can lead to trouble swallowing, breathing, and opening the mouth. Tetanus can also lead to death. Diphtheria can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, or death. Pertussis can cause weight loss, loss of bladder control, passing out, and rib fractures from severe coughing, according to the CDC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unable to attend your aging parent\u2019s doctor appointment, call SYNERGY HomeCare of Corona, Riverside, or Anaheim Hills. SYNERGY HomeCare\u2019s highly trained and skilled in-home caregivers can help your senior parent schedule and drive to doctor\u2019s appointments, accompany your parent to their appointments, help your parent follow their\u00a0 doctor\u2019s orders, and report information to family members and guardians. SYNERGY HomeCare also provides a wide range of home care services tailored to your family\u2019s needs. SYNERGY HomeCare\u2019s services include:<\/p>\n