Posts tagged with ‘August’

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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month!

by Melissa VanTassell

    Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body, and like all organs it is subject to disease. One common skin problem is psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic, contagious autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth […]

    August is National Immunization Awareness Month

    by Melissa VanTassell

      Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease Immunization, or vaccination, helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults need to get their shots – just like kids do. We all need shots (also called vaccinations or […]