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Why Are Flu Shots Important?
Right now, we are in the midst of flu season. We are sure many of you have seen signs for free flu shots and wondered, “Why are flu shots important anyway?” Well, we want to take a moment to address that question. In this blog post, we will explore the significance...
COVID Cases in Low Vaccinated States Are Rising
Over the last week, COVID cases rose in both more vaccinated states and less vaccinated states in the United States. How has this compared in low-vaccinated states versus high-vaccinated states? Do the vaccines really work, or is there no need for them? There is a...
National Health Center Week | 8/8/21-8/14/21
PHC is proud to be celebrating the National Health Center Week on August 8th-14th in a couple of different ways! During that week, we will be offering free COVID-19 testing and vaccines for every member of your family at pop-up locations across Pasadena. The health...
The Polio Vaccine Rollout: How Does It Compare to COVID?
As the country is rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine, many people are concerned with how this vaccine was rolled out. How is this rollout different from other rollouts, such as the polio vaccine? Why did this vaccine come through so quickly? Here is the Polio rollout...
Should I Vaccinate My 12-Year-Old? Pros of Vaccination
Since the beginning of this pandemic, children have gone from making up 3% of new COVID cases to making up 22.4% of the newest cases. With this rise of sick children, it is becoming more and more important to vaccinate your children. Should parents vaccinate their...
What is Herd Immunity, and How Does it Work?
Ever since the start of the pandemic, the words “herd immunity” have been thrown around. What is herd immunity? Is it meant to be used in place of the covid-19 vaccination, or can we use it in tandem with the vaccine? The following blog will clarify some of the myths...
Is There a Link Between the Vaccine Blood Clots and Birth Control?
Over the last few weeks, people have been talking about a link between the rare vaccine blood clots and blood clots that can happen to a person taking hormonal birth control. Is there a link between birth control and the J&J vaccine? There is not a link between...