Men’s health has been a topic of conversation here in Healthcare Services lately. We have been brainstorming ways to get Men more involved in their health. Today, I ran across the Movember campaign. Encourage the man in your life to “Grow a mo to save a bro”.

While your health is a serious matter, try incorporating fun ways raise awareness. Feel free to send a link to this page on to your friends or share a comment below.

For more information visit the Movember website.

Flu vaccines are generally given at the beginning of the “flu season” – usually late October or early November in the U.S. However, they may be given as late as March, and still provide some benefit. Most people achieve protection from the flu approximately 2 weeks after receiving the vaccine. Many companies offer flu shots on-site, so check with your HR department or wellness coordinator to see if this is being offered. ODS is doing this very thing for our own employees next week.  

Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, sore muscles, and cough. Thousands of people in the U.S. die each year from the flu or its complications. Most of those who die are the elderly, young children, or people with compromised immune systems.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anyone who wants to reduce their risk of the flu should get a flu vaccine. The flu shot is for people age 6 months and older. People at risk for more serious flu infections should always get a flu vaccine every year.

You should get a flu shot every year if you: (more…)