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May 7, 2022
Protect Your Children with the COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination protects children from becoming seriously ill or dying from COVID. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend COVID-19 vaccines for children five years and older. Children ages 5-11 receive two doses approved for their ages, three weeks apart. Children 12 years and older receive two doses approved for their ages 3-8 weeks apart. Children 12 years and older get a booster at least five months after the second dose. See the Figure below. Children who have recovered from COVID should still get vaccinated, and the vaccine strengthens their immune response to COVID-19 variants. The vaccines are safe and effective. Protect your children with the COVID-19 vaccine. Get your children fully vaccinated and boosted (for children 12 years and older). Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 Monday – Friday to make an appointment for a COVID Vaccine. COVID vaccine is given on Monday and Tuesday (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) at 9053 Woodward and Home visits by scheduled appointment on Thursday.
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April 28, 2022
Vaccination is Essential to Protect Children and Prevent Outbreak of Diseases
Vaccination is essential to protect children and prevent the outbreak of diseases like chickenpox, influenza (Flu), hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Varicella vaccine protects children against chickenpox, the flu vaccine protects against influenza, HepB vaccine protects against hepatitis B, MMR combines protection against measles, mumps, and rubella, and DTaP combines protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Fewer childhood vaccines have been given during this COVID-19 pandemic. CDC recommends these vaccines to protect your children against these preventable diseases. IPH provides vaccination according to the CDC’s Childhood Immunization Schedules. See the Figure below. Are your children up to date on their immunization? Vaccinate your children. Protect your children from vaccine-preventable diseases and avoid the outbreak of diseases. IPH has the vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.
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April 28, 2022
Breast and Colon Cancer Screenings and Early Detection Save Lives
In Michigan and the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death. 1 in 3 Michiganders will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 5 deaths in Michigan are due to cancer. See The Figure below. Breast and colon cancers affect the health and well-being of people. Breast and colon cancer screening and early detection will help save lives and reduce the burden of cancer. Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts and occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon. Colon cancer begins when healthy cells in the colon develop changes in their DNA. The cancer cells can grow to invade and destroy normal tissue. Breast and colon cancer screening is an essential part of routine health care. Screening for breast and colon cancers can effectively reduce deaths from these cancers. Check your body for breast and colon cancers before you have symptoms. A breast self-exam for breast awareness helps you become familiar with your breast. During the breast self-exam, you check for a change, lumps, or other unusual signs in your breasts. American Cancer Society recommends breast cancer screening beginning at age 45 with the option to start at 40 and colon cancer screening for everyone beginning at age 45. See the Figure below. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when it is easier to treat. Colonoscopy, stool DNA test, and fecal occult blood test are colon cancer screening tests. Regular colon cancer screening tests like colonoscopy help prevent colon cancer by identifying and removing polyps before polyps turn into cancer. Your health is important. Are you getting regular breast and colon cancer screening tests? Get Screened. Get breast and colon cancer screening tests to help find breast and colon cancers early, when they may be easier to treat. Breast and colon cancer screenings and early detection save lives. IPH Detroit services include General Primary Care, Health Screenings, Health Education, Women’s Health and Gynecological care, Immunizations, and COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2.
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April 27, 2022
Vaccination Protects Children from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Vaccination of children protects them from vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, hepatitis B, influenza, pertussis (whooping cough), and chickenpox. The COVID-19 pandemic caused some children to miss or delay routine vaccination. Michigan families are encouraged to get children caught up on vaccines in recognition of National Infant Immunization Week (April 24– 30). On-time vaccination is essential to help provide children protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. During this National Infant Immunization Week, Detroit families are encouraged to make sure their children are up to date on routine vaccinations. Are your children up to date on their immunization? Do not delay. Vaccinate your children and protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases. IPH has the vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.
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April 21, 2022
Get Fully Vaccinated and Boosted, and Stay Ahead of COVID-19
Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19 disease. COVID-19 vaccination helps prevent infection, severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccine reduces your risk of hospitalization and death. Are you up to date on your COVID-19 vaccine? The Figure below shows the COVID-19 vaccination schedule. Get fully vaccinated and boosted and stay ahead of COVID-19 disease. Protect yourself and your family. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 2 Monday – Friday to make an appointment for a COVID Vaccine. COVID vaccine is given on Monday and Tuesday (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) at 9053 Woodward and Home Visits by scheduled appointment on Thursday.