As a food allergy advocate and parent of two children with food allergies, my mantra is "scrutinize every morsel of food, beverage or medication" that will enter your body. Living with food allergies requires Sherlock Holmes-like skill in keeping allergens out of the body. This means that as the COVID-19 vaccination becomes more available, people managing or caring for those who have food allergies need to apply their super-sleuthing abilities to confirm the vaccination's safety.

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PSA campaign aims to help public understand vaccination

Each December, Immunize Nevada celebrates our coalition accomplishments and recognizes the immunization heroes and influencers among us. As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), Immunize Nevada is proud to recognize everyday heroes across Nevada in three categories: Outstanding Clinician, Community Partner, and Champion; along with our Outstanding Volunteers.

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November 30, 2020 (Reno, Nev.) – As college students and family members head home for the holidays, an important item on their to-do list should be to immediately get a flu vaccine (if they haven’t already done so). Current pandemic guidelines recommend limiting social contact beyond our own households, which creates even more responsibility for everyone to protect each other.