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Question and Answer: Flu Shot

December 20, 2016

Mountain Pacific

Question: I got my flu shot, but I still got the flu. I don't think I am going to bother next time. Answer: Please continue to get the flu shot. There are a couple of important points to remember about flu shots. One reason you may have gotten the flu is because you were exposed to […]

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Five Ways to Become a More Engaged Patient

December 19, 2016

Mountain Pacific

I’ll be the first to admit that I ask a ton of questions when I see my health care provider: “Why is that? What is the cause? How should it look? Should I be concerned?” And as soon as I walk out of my provider’s office all of that medical speak went in one ear and […]

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Wash Your Hands

December 12, 2016

Mountain Pacific

Hands down (preferably under running water and with soap), one of the most important things you can do to protect your health and that of those around you is to wash your hands. Why is hand washing so important? Germs are everywhere and on just about everything. They can be transferred to your body by touching […]

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