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Back-to-School Immunizations

There’s a quick and easy way to get the vaccinations your child needs to start school this year. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health will be hosting three walk-in immunization clinics in August to help families and their children get ready for the new school year. (more…)

Diabetes and Immunizations

Immunizations are not just for young children and the elderly. The more than 29 million Americans with diabetes also are at a higher risk of getting certain diseases because of weakened immune systems. (more…)

Maternal Vaccines

If you or someone you know is pregnant, make sure they are aware of the importance of vaccines during pregnancy. Vaccines are an essential part of a healthy pregnancy because they protect you and your baby from serious diseases like whooping cough and the flu. (more…)

School Immunizations

All children must be up to date with immunizations to enter school this fall. In Pennsylvania, a child must have the required medically-appropriate vaccines or a plan to complete those vaccines within five days of attending school or risk exclusion from school. (more…)

National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of vaccines for people of all ages. As the school year approaches it is important to vaccinate yourself and your children in order to stay healthy. Vaccines are safe and effective at preventing diseases. They reduce your risk of infection by working with your body’s natural immune system to help safely develop immunity to disease. (more…)