No one likes shots. I personally hate the aches and pains from an intramuscular shot. Darn it, it hurts! Yet, keeping up on your vaccinations is an easy way to prevent disease. Welcome to !
The diseases for which we have vaccines available are preventable. There is no reason anyone should come down with polio, measles, or even swine flu. Immunizations exist to protect you.
There are certain times when you should make sure that you are up to date. These include:
- Travel outside of the United States
- Going to college
- Have other risk factors such as immune system deficiencies
- Seniors
Vaccinations can easily be incorporated into your annual exam. You are doing that, of course? For the wee bit of discomfort of vaccinations, you avoid the debilitating effects of disease. It is so easy to safeguard your health. Take the opportunity to do so.
