May 14, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Does vaccination in the fall prevent flu in the spring?
Dear Doctor: If I received the flu shot in September, am I still protected from the flu in March? That’s a very good question – and the answer depends, in part, on your current health. The flu season normally lasts from November to March, but it can begin in October and even end in […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, chronic illness, Dr. Robert Ashley, flu shot, flu vaccination, immunity, influenza, seasonal influenza
April 14, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Should young adults be re-vaccinated against chicken pox?
Dear Doctors: My daughter had the chicken pox vaccine as a child, so never had chicken pox. She’s now an adult. Should she get a booster? That’s an excellent question. The chicken pox (Varicella) vaccination has been widely used in the United States since 1996. Given in a two-dose schedule at 12-15 months and at […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, booster shot, chicken pox, chickenpox vaccinations, Dr. Robert Ashley, immunity, vaccinations
