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Faulkner Hospital is pleased to announce the start of its free flu
vaccination clinics. The clinics will be held during the month of
November in locations throughout the community. The vaccination is
recommended for people over 50 years of age, residents of long term
care facilities housing persons with chronic medical conditions, and
anyone who has serious long-term health problems with heart disease,
lung disease, kidney disease, metabolic disease, asthma, or anemia.
Vaccination is also important for those with weakened immune systems,
women past the 3rd month of pregnancy and anyone coming into close
contact with people who have increased susceptibility to influenza.
Influenza is a serious disease that can cause fever, cough, headache,
chills, sore throat, muscle aches, and among the elderly, may even
cause death. As a result of changes in the influenza virus itself,
a new shot is needed each year. There are risks, however, associated
with this vaccine, as there are with any other, and people should
consult with their doctors if they have any concerns.
VACCINE CLINICS-
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Thursday,
November 17
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Roslin Apartments
1 Cliffmont St., Roslindale |
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Tuesday,
November 22
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Spring Street Senior Housing
25 Spring St., West Roxbury |
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Thursday,
November 17
1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Malone Senior Housing
11 Gordon Ave., Hyde Park |
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Tuesday,
November 22
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Rockland Towers
5300 Washington St., West Roxbury |
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Monday,
November 21
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Roche Family Community Center
1716 Centre St., West Roxbury |
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Wednesday,
November 30
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Boston Aid to the Blind
1980 Centre St., West Roxbury |
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Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals are pleased to announce the
next "Make Time for Your Health!" talk. The programs consist
of health education sessions and health screenings throughout the
fall, led by experts from the hospitals who have access to and first-hand
knowledge of the latest information on a variety of health issues.
This upcoming session, entitled "Living With Asthma" will
be held Thursday, November 17, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Hospital
3rd floor Huvos Auditorium. Asthma is a treatable inflammatory condition
of the lungs that can interfere with living an active, normal life.
Faulkner Hospital allergist and immunologist David Riester, MD, will
discuss the causes of asthma and the newest developments in its treatment.
Call 1-877-BWF-5773 to reserve a space.
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Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals are pleased to announce the
next "Make Time for Your Health!" talk. The programs consist
of health education sessions and health screenings throughout the
fall, led by experts from the hospitals who have access to and first-hand
knowledge of the latest information on a variety of health issues.
This upcoming session, entitled "What You Need to Know About
Adult Sinusitis" will be held Monday, November 7, 7:00 - 8:30
p.m. in the Faulkner Hospital 3rd floor Huvos Auditorium. Join Faulkner
Hospital Otolaryngologist Joshua Kessler, MD, who will discuss sinusitis,
what it is, common and uncommon causes of the condition, and other
conditions that are mistaken for sinusitis. Dr. Kessler will also
explain when it is important to see your doctor or a specialist and
medical and surgical treatments for sinusitis. Call 1-877-BWF-5773
to reserve a space. |
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