The beginning of the year is a good time to make sure you and your family are up to date with vaccines and medical screenings. Walgreen’s posts this list, compiled by pharmacist Andy Stergachis, director of the global medicines program at the University of Washington in Seattle and a subject expert on public health and pharmacy-related topics:
VACCINES
Shingles
Pneumonia
Whooping cough
Human papilloma (HPV)
Chicken pox
SCREENINGS
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Blood sugar
Waist size
Colonoscopy
In addition, you’ll have a healthier year if you quit smoking, start exercising and eat more vegetables and less sugar. Stay healthy, hairdressers!
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