vaccination Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

LiveSmart: Ensure Your Kids’ Vaccinations Are Up-to-Date for Good Health

August 19, 2020

There is no question school is going to look vastly different this fall than when kids headed home in March during the height of the COVID pandemic. What hasn't changed is the importance of them being up-to-date with their immunizations. [...]

LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season – Get Your Flu Shot!

December 5, 2019

Everyone knows about the flu, but not all know how deadly it can be. That's why getting vaccinated is crucial. [...]

LiveSmart: School’s Coming – Ensure Your Kids’ Vaccinations are Up-to-Date!

August 7, 2019

September is right around the corner - be sure to add "vaccinations" to your back-to-school to-do list. [...]

WRGB Channel 6: Another Record Week for Flu Cases

January 29, 2018

St. Peter’s Health Partners physician Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman spoke to WRGB recently about this year’s extremely active flu season. [...]

LiveSmart: Fight the Flu – Get Your Shot!

January 25, 2017

The flu season is well underway, with the CDC announcing last week the strains of influenza seen so far have been well matched by this year’s vaccine. That is great news and should motivate those who have NOT yet gotten the vaccine to do so ASAP! [...]

LiveSmart: Back to School — Are Your Kids Vaccinated?

August 31, 2016

Labor Day means most schools are back in session next week, so this is your final chance to make sure the students in your life are up to date on their vaccinations before they start. [...]

NewsChannel 13: Vaccination Critical for Childhood Health

April 11, 2016

The anti-vaccine movement was in the news recently, as the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City announced the documentary Vaxxed was being removed from screening during the [...]

LiveSmart: Vaccination Offers Best Protection Against Influenza

March 2, 2016

With the New York State Department of Health announcement that influenza activity is currently prevalent in New York state, taking the necessary precautions to avoid the respiratory illness is critical. [...]

LiveSmart: Get Your Shot Soon to Fight the Flu

September 23, 2015

Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated. [...]

LiveSmart: Kids Heading Back to School? Do the Right Thing – Vaccinate!

August 19, 2015

With kids heading back to school in just a few short weeks, there is no better time to think about the importance of vaccination. [...]