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The Importance of Proper Refrigeration for Breast Milk

Posted on Sep 25, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Evidence for the health benefits of breast feeding have led to an increase in breastfeeding mothers. Breast milk is the natural first food for babies.

It provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life (WHO). It is essential to store...

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Hancock Physician’s Network Transitions to Medical-grade Cold Storage for Vaccines

Posted on Sep 19, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Earlier this year, Hancock Physician’s Network (HPN) set out to improve their vaccine program through the implementation of temperature monitoring and medical-grade refrigeration. The goal was to standardize and optimize the vaccine program across the entire network. HPN has...

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Looking back on the 2016-2017 Flu Season as we prepare for the Coming Flu Season

Posted on Sep 13, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the number one way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Not only does flu vaccination reduce illnesses, it can also reduce unwanted doctors’ visits, missed work and school, as well as prevent hospitalizations from severe cases of the...

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Protecting Pregnant Women and New Born Babies with Vaccinations

Posted on Aug 29, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Expectant moms, their babies, and even those who will be around their babies, may need vaccines. Vaccines help protect mother and baby against serious diseases. It is safe for expectant mothers to receive vaccines right after giving birth, and while breastfeeding. Healthcare...

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Every Age & Stage Needs Immunizations, Including Pre-teens & Teens

Posted on Aug 22, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The need for young children to get vaccinated goes unspoken, and there is an increased emphasis on adult vaccinations, but what about pre-teens and teens ages 11-18? Preteen and teen years are a great time to check in and see what vaccinations should be administered. This is...

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Encouraging Adult Vaccinations

Posted on Aug 15, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

When most people think of vaccinations, they think of teary eyed babies and children, but vaccinations are not just for kids. Vaccination is just as important for adults as it is children, yet many adults are not optimally vaccinated.

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Help Promote Immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month

Posted on Aug 01, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The National Public Health Information Coalition has created an extensive toolkit to help you promote National Immunization Awareness Month. This toolkit was created to promote the importance of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which occurs...

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FDA Committee Approves Influenza Vaccine Strains for 2017-2018

Posted on Jul 11, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The World Health Organization (WHO) convenes technical consultations in February/March and September each year to recommend viruses for inclusion in influenza vaccines for the northern and southern hemisphere  influenza  seasons, respectively. 

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The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Approves a Statement on Vaccine Storage and Management

Posted on Jun 06, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

If vaccines are not stored under appropriate conditions, they may lose potency or become inactivated, meaning the vaccine will not provide optimal protection from preventable disease.

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New Web Page for Innovative i.C3® Information Center

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

The i.Series® line of temperature controlled storage products features the i.C3® Information Center, an integrated control and monitoring system. A new page has been created on the Helmer Scientific website to make it easier to discover the benefits of the i.C3®.

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