Speaking of immunizations, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu shot can help reduce the risk of flu-related hospitalizations in children and adults by over 70%.
Just this week, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital released this video, with information and advice about staying healthy during flu season from Dr. John Beckerman, a pediatrician on staff at the hospital.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Illinois is a 169-bed acute care hospital with more than 700 physicians representing 50 medical specialties. It is part of Advocate Health Care, named one of the Top Ten hospital systems in the U.S. by Thomson-Reuters. Advocate is a faith-based organization that exists to serve its communities. For more about Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, visit AdvocateHealth.com/gshp.
