Balita Weekend, Sat. - Tues., July 2 - 5, 2011
Before children start school, get them vaccinated
California is experiencing what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider the worst epidemic of whooping cough in 60 years. To protect California’s children, a new law requires 7th
through 12th
grade students to get a booster shot – also referred to as the Tdap booster vaccine – before starting school.
Pertussis, often referred to as whooping cough, causes coughing spells so bad that it is hard for infants to eat, drink, or breathe. These spells can last for weeks and can lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage and death. The diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) can help prevent this disease and is given in five doses at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months and 4-6 years of age.
In 2010, there were more cases of pertussis reported in California than in any other year since 1947. In Los Angeles County alone, cases of pertussis increased by more than five times, with 920 con- firmed cases in 2010, compared to 156 in 2009. The disease also claimed the lives of four infants last year, whereas the county typically experiences one or no fatalities per year. The Tdap vaccine not only protects children against whooping cough, but also against diphtheria and tetanus. “Most children receive vaccines that protect them from whooping cough in early childhood, but the booster is necessary to maintain the protection through the teenage years,” said Dr. Wilbert Mason, Pediatric Infec- tious Disease Specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “In order for kids to be healthy and free of serious childhood
illnesses, they need to get all of their rec- ommended vaccinations. This requirement will protect California’s teens and their families from whooping cough and provide a chance for teens to get caught up with all recommended vaccinations.” Vaccine Requirements for Students All students entering 7th
through 12th
grades for the 2011-2012 school year must provide proof that they received a Tdap booster vaccine on, or after, their 7th birthday.
For the next school year and future years, only students entering into 7th
grade
will need proof of a Tdap dose to start school. DTaP, Td and DT do not meet the school requirement. Parents are encouraged to check with their child’s physician or clinic and seek the correct Tdap vaccine before their child starts 7th
grade.
In addition to Tdap, there are other vaccines recommended for adolescents, including the meningococcal vaccine, a second chickenpox vaccine (if they never had chickenpox disease) and the HPV vaccine series. It is also recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a seasonal flu vaccine. Call your doctor or clinic to learn if your child’s vac- cines are up to date or learn more at www.
VaccinateLA.com or by calling 211. Stay Healthy. Vaccinate. Call Out Box It’s easy to find out which vaccines are right for you or your loved ones by calling your doctor or clinic. But for everyone’s health and well-being, please don’t wait. Stay Healthy. Vaccinate. ■
Early treatment can keep a cavity from becoming a major pain and expense. Ask your dentist: Tackling tooth pain
GOOD news for the 82 percent of people who experience dental sensitivity: It’s easily treated in the dentist’s office and at home.
Dahl Aesthetic Skin Care
• Signature Facial • Microdermabrasion • Diamond Peel • Chemical Peel
InterGem presents largest, highest
THE International Gem and Jewelry Show will be held at the Pasadena Conven- tion Center on July 1-3, 2011. The show is a fabulous jewelry exhibition that brings hundreds of companies, designers and manufacturers together to provide custom- ers with the best high-quality jewelry selec- tion at the most reasonable prices – from $2.00 to $2,000,000 – there is something for everyone!
The show is divided into two sections – one section for the general public and the wholesale section which is open exclu- sively to members of the trade. Show attendees can expect to find a wide range of fine jewelry; colored gem stones; engagement rings and wedding
quality jewelry show at the lowest prices bands; gold and silver earrings, neck- laces and bracelets; pearl, bead and crystal strands; designer and fashion watches; and ethnic, seasonal and estate jewelry to add sass and style to an entire wardrobe. The show schedule also includes bead- ing classes by best-selling author of The Best Little Beading Book and 14 other publications, Wendy Simpson Conner. She will be teaching workshops on wire-work, making earrings and her patented pearl- knotting technique.
The admission price for this event is $8.00 per ticket, which is good for all three days. Discounted tickets may be purchased online at the show’s official web site, In-
tergem.com. ■
Free facial for
Cautery Treatment
Dahl Bravo, RN Aesthetics / Dermatology TRAINED BY:
American Association of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery MEMBER:
American Dermatology Nurses Association
International Dermal Institute American Association of Aesthetic 8 #
Sensitivity can come from tooth whitening, enamel erosion due to acidic sodas and sports drinks (even sugar-free varieties), orthodontic procedures, hard tooth- brushes, teeth clenching and periodontal disease. To help, you can ask your dentist to clean and polish your teeth with a paste con- taining an ingredient made of natural elements found in teeth (calcium, phosphate and silica) that can immediately relieve sensitivity by forming a mineral layer bar- rier on the tooth’s surface. The paste, NUPRO Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste with NovaMin, blocks nerve endings from receiving stimulus that triggers sensitivity. In addition to the dental office treatment, your dentist may prescribe the take-home Sensodyne NUPRO Professional Toothpaste to add a remineralization treatment for healthier and stronger teeth. You don’t have to let sensitivity or fear of pain keep you from regular dental checkups and a healthy, pain-free smile. (NAPSI) ■
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MEDICAL SERVICES • Glutathione IV Therapy
(per vial)
• Fillers (per syringe) • Sclerotherapy
• Vitamin C injection • Botox (per unit)
SPA SERVICES
• Light Therapy (per treatment) • Body Scrub (back) • Body Bleaching
(Under arm /Inner thigh)
• Oxygen therapy with vitamins
• Facial Mini Lift • Acne Treatment
• Warts & Skin tag removal (per area)
• Body Waxing (per area) (Eyebrow / Lips / Under arm / Legs)
• Permanent make-up (per area)
Free
Glutathione IV Therapy for every 10 treatments
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20944 Roscoe Blvd. Canoga Park, CA 91304
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