Still haven’t gotten a flu shot? Think it’s too late in the season? While this year’s vaccine is not a perfect match for this year’s virus, vaccination can still provide protection and might reduce severe outcomes such as hospitalization. Protecting yourself from flu also protects the people around you who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness. If you have not received the flu vaccine this season, remember, it’s not too late to vaccinate!
Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) ~ What You Need to Know
Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis can be very serious diseases, even for adolescents and adults. Tdap vaccine can protect us from these diseases.
TETANUS (Lockjaw) causes painful muscle tightening and stiffness. Tetanus kills about 1 out of 5 people who are infected. Tetanus enters the body through cuts, scratches, or wounds. Therefore, it is especially important after a severe cut or burn.
DIPHTHERIA can cause a thick coating to form in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure.
PERTUSSIS (Whooping Cough) causes severe coughing spells, which can cause difficulty breathing. Infants are most at risk for severe, life-threatening complications from pertussis. Anyone having close contact with babies should be vaccinated.
Preventing Seasonal Flu with Vaccination
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
Frederick Isaac Shane, M.D. 1925-2014
Colleagues and Friends,
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. Frederick Isaac Shane passed away on 5:39 AM November 12th, 2014.
Dr. Shane was a humble, kind, incredibly generous friend and mentor to us in the medical field. He was a much loved colleague and he will be greatly missed.
Dr. Shane was the director of the American Clinic Tokyo (formerly known as the Shane Clinic) for 60 years before his retirement in 2013. He devoted his entire career to serving the English speaking community in Japan.
Messages of condolence can be sent to Clara Takahashi 090-3876-6684 clarakct@fides.dti.ne.jp
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) InfoGraph from the CDC
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Preparation for 2014-2015 Influenza Season
In preparation for the upcoming 2014-2015 Flu Season, we will start influenza vaccinations from October 1st, 2014. Please contact our office at 03-6441-0969 for an appointment. Special arrangements can be made for 10 or more needing vaccinations. During this period, some of our preventative services will be held out of the clinic. As a result, we may be closed during regular hours. We ask for your kind understanding and cooperation on this matter.
More information on the 2014-2015 flu season can be found here: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2014-2015.htm
How to place an appointment!
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*We only accept requests from patients directly. Friends, family, secretaries will not be able to place an appointment with us unless you are an established patient at our clinic. We kindly ask for your punctuality and we will contact you if you are not present at the time of appointment. Cancellation without prior notification and acknowledgement is subject to loss of appointment services by phone or email.
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