Back to School: The Perfect Time to Focus on Immunizations
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Back to School: The Perfect Time to Focus on Immunizations
As the school year approaches, it's the ideal moment to prioritize something essential: immunizations. Ensuring your children are up-to-date on their vaccines is crucial for their health and the safety of those around them, especially in schools and communities with immunocompromised individuals.
Why Immunizations Matter
Vaccines are a frontline defense against preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough—illnesses that can spread rapidly in school settings. For parents of immunocompromised children or adults, vaccines are even more critical. These families rely on herd immunity to keep their loved ones safe. Keeping your family's vaccinations current not only protects your children but also helps safeguard those who cannot be vaccinated due to health conditions.
Important Vaccines for the School Year
Make sure your children are up-to-date with their required vaccines, including the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) shots. The flu vaccine is also recommended for everyone over six months of age.
For parents in immunocompromised communities, this is a crucial time to ensure everyone is protected. Consult your healthcare provider to see if any additional vaccines are recommended for your family members.
Act Quickly if Exposed to COVID-19 or Flu
If you or your child has been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or the flu, it’s important to act quickly. Testing and treating COVID-19 or flu within the first 48 hours is most effective. Early intervention can significantly reduce the severity and duration of illness, helping to prevent further spread within your household and community.
Introducing Rapid Molecular Test Options: Your Best First Line of Defense
Remarkably, 3EO can detect COVID-19 within hours of transmission and has the lowest invalid rate of any COVID-19 test currently on the market. This groundbreaking technology is transforming the landscape of diagnostic testing. Additionally, Epimedi and 3EO provide a full guarantee to replace any expired tests with newly dated goods.
Instructional Video on 3EO Testing
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With a PPA of 95%, an NPA of 100%, and an invalid rate of less than 3%, the analyzer cube has been tested for over 10,000 uses—proving to be exceptionally durable.
Other Testing Options: QuickVue RSV and Lucira COVID-19 & Flu
QuickVue RSV Test Kit
With a rapid 15-minute turnaround time and the assurance of built-in and external controls, the QuickVue RSV Test Kit offers a swift and reliable dipstick immunoassay for the qualitative detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen, specifically the viral fusion protein. It's designed for symptomatic pediatric patients aged eighteen and younger, making it a valuable tool for healthcare professionals.
LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
- The First 2-in-1 Single-Use Home Test for COVID-19 and Flu A/B: Brings the power of lab testing technology to your home.
- At-Home Testing: Quickly test for COVID-19 and Flu A/B in the comfort of your home and get results in 30 minutes.
- HSA/FSA Eligible: The test is HSA/FSA eligible and may be reimbursable by insurance. Contact your health insurance company to learn more.
- For Ages 2+: Shallow, anterior nasal swab collection for individuals 14 years or older if self-collected, or individuals 2 to 13 years if collected by an adult.
Protect Your Family Today
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Back to school is the perfect reminder to schedule those immunizations, check on boosters, and ensure your family is ready for a healthy school year. For more information on vaccines, flu, and COVID-19 testing and treatment, visit our website and keep your family safe and healthy.
For immediate assistance, please call us at 1-888-886-2955 or email us at cs@epimedi.com.