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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDAs Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program — SNAP. SNAP is an equal opportunity employer. If you believe your rights have been discriminated against, call (800) 720-5964. To learn more about the Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program (SNAP) or to apply for benefits, visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunies in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, naonal origin, disability, age, genec informaon, veteran status, sexual orientaon or gender identy. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperang. Galveston County August 2019 BLT News Line Compiled & Distributed by: Jymann Davis, Galveston County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health, 281-309-5049 Distributed by: Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Nutrition Education Assistant, 281-309-5048, [email protected] August marks Naonal Immunizaon Awareness Month with a focus on prevenng diseases through a persons lifeme. How do vaccines work? Vaccines help the body develop immunity by imitang infecons. The imitaons almost never cause an illness, but they can cause mild symptoms such as a fever. Once the imitang infecon has passed, the body is able to recognize how to fight the disease in the future and the person is said to be immunized. What are the different types of vaccines? Vaccines vary across the world because they are dependent on the strains specific to the regions where they are administered. Some vaccines are one-and-done, while others require more than one dose. For example, the vaccine against meningis requires a second dose to strengthen protecon when young adults are most vulnerable to exposure. In other instances, immunity may begin to lose effecveness over me and a boosteris needed to increase the immunity once more. Vaccines that require boosters include the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis ) for younger children and Tdap for teens and adults. Some vaccines are even needed yearly, such as the flu vaccine, because the virus varies from season to season and immunity wears off fairly quickly. What vaccines to get and when. As children grow, some of their immunizaons begin to lose effecveness, so they get four vaccinaons: Tdap booster, meningococcal, human papilloma virus (HPV) and flu. It is important to talk to your childs pediatrician to make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccines and to ask any quesons you may have about them. If you dont know or have misplaced your childs immunizaon record, these can be requested through the Texas Immunizaon Registry (ImmTrac2). Note that aſter age 26, records are deleted. Form can be found at: hps://www.dshs.texas.gov/ immunize/immtrac/clients.shtm. As we get older, immunizaons begin to wear off over me...and adults may be at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases due to age, lifestyle, travel, or health condions,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevenon (CDC) states. Recommendaons for adults include an annual flu vaccine, a Tdap vaccine if it was not received as an adolescent, and Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster every 10 years. For adults 19 to 26 years of age, the HPV vaccine is also recommended. For adults age 50 and older, the risk of certain diseases increases as the immune system beings to weaken. The CDC recommends that in addion to the annual flu vaccine, adults age 50 and older get the Td/Tdap vaccine and shingles vaccine. Those 65 years and older should also get the pneumococcal vaccine. It is vital to talk to your physician regarding addional vaccine needs for certain health condions. Sll unsure which vaccines you need? Use the CDCs Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool to determine which vaccines are recommended for your age, health condions, employment and other factors at: hps://www2.cdc.gov/nip/ adulmmsched/ Source: Excerpts from National Immunization Month– https://www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/events/niam.html Schedule 2019 classes today! Be Well, Live Well A Fresh Start to a Healthier You Walk Across Texas with Walk & Talk Series Contact: Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Nutrion Educaon Assistant- Galveston County at 281-309-5048

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP. SNAP is an equal opportunity employer. If you believe your rights have been discriminated against, call (800) 720-5964. To learn more about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or to apply for benefits, visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Galveston County

August 2019 BLT News Line

Compiled & Distributed by: Jymann Davis, Galveston County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health, 281-309-5049 Distributed by: Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Nutrition Education Assistant, 281-309-5048, [email protected]

August marks National Immunization Awareness Month with a focus on preventing diseases

through a person’s lifetime.

How do vaccines work? Vaccines help the body develop immunity by imitating infections. The imitations almost never cause an illness, but they can cause mild symptoms such as a fever. Once the imitating infection has passed, the body is able to recognize how to fight the disease in the future and the person is said to be immunized.

What are the different types of vaccines? Vaccines vary across the world because they are dependent on the strains specific to the regions where they are administered. Some vaccines are one-and-done, while others require more than one dose. For example, the vaccine against meningitis requires a second dose to strengthen protection when young adults are most vulnerable to exposure. In other instances, immunity may begin to lose effectiveness over time and a “booster” is needed to increase the immunity once more. Vaccines that require boosters include the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis ) for younger children and Tdap for teens and adults. Some vaccines are even needed yearly, such as the flu vaccine, because the virus varies from season to season and immunity wears off fairly quickly.

What vaccines to get and when. As children grow, some of their immunizations begin to lose effectiveness, so they get four vaccinations: Tdap booster, meningococcal, human papilloma virus (HPV) and flu. It is important to talk to your child’s pediatrician to make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccines and to ask any questions you may have about them. If you don’t know or have misplaced your child’s immunization record, these can

be requested through the Texas Immunization Registry (ImmTrac2). Note that after age 26, records are deleted. Form can be found at: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/immtrac/clients.shtm. As we get older, “immunizations begin to wear off over time...and adults may be at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases due to age, lifestyle, travel, or health conditions,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states. Recommendations for adults include an annual flu vaccine, a Tdap vaccine if it was not received as an adolescent, and Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster every 10 years. For adults 19 to 26 years of age, the HPV vaccine is also recommended. For adults age 50 and older, the risk of certain diseases increases as the immune system beings to weaken. The CDC recommends that in addition to the annual flu vaccine, adults age 50 and older get the Td/Tdap vaccine and shingles vaccine. Those 65 years and older should also get the pneumococcal vaccine. It is vital to talk to your physician regarding additional vaccine needs for certain health conditions. Still unsure which vaccines you need? Use the CDC’s Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool to determine which vaccines are recommended for your age, health conditions, employment and other factors at: https://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched/

Source: Excerpts from National Immunization Month– https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam.html

Schedule 2019 classes today! Be Well, Live Well

A Fresh Start to a Healthier You Walk Across Texas with Walk & Talk Series

Contact: Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Nutrition Education Assistant- Galveston County at 281-309-5048

El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (United States Department of Agricultura, USDA) es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Este material fue financiado por el Programa de Asistencia para la Nutrición Suplementaria (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP) del USDA. Para obtener más información sobre el Programa de Asistencia para la Nutrición Suplementaria (SNAP) o solicitar beneficios, visite www.yourtexasbenefits.com. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension garantiza la igualdad de oportunidades en sus programas y ofrece trabajo a todas las personas, sin distinción de raza, color, sexo, religión, nacionalidad, incapacidad, edad, información genética, condición de veterano, orientación sexual ni identidad de género. Es una colaboración del Sistema Universitario A&M de Texas, el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos y las Cortes de Comisionados del Condado de Texas.

En Agosto se celebra el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Inmunización con un enfoque en la prevención de enfermedades a lo largo de la vida

de una persona.

¿Cómo funcionan las vacunas? Las vacunas ayudan al cuerpo a desarrollar inmunidad imitando infecciones. Las imitaciones casi nunca causan una enfermedad, pero pueden causar síntomas leves como fiebre. Una vez que la infección imitadora ha pasado, el cuerpo es capaz de reconocer cómo combatir la enfermedad en el futuro y se dice que la persona está inmunizada.

¿Cuáles son los diferentes tipos de vacunas? Las vacunas varían en todo el mundo porque dependen de las cepas específicas de las regiones donde se administran. Algunas vacunas son de una dosis, mientras que otras requieren más de una dosis. Por ejemplo, la vacuna contra la meningitis requiere una segunda dosis para reforzar la protección cuando los adultos jóvenes son más vulnerables a la exposición. En otros casos, la inmunidad puede comenzar a perder eficacia con el tiempo y se necesita un "refuerzo" para aumentar la inmunidad una vez más. Las vacunas que requieren refuerzos incluyen la DTaP (difteria, tétanos, tos ferina) para niños más pequeños y Tdap para adolescentes y adultos. Algunas vacunas incluso se necesitan anualmente, como la vacuna contra la gripe, porque el virus varía de una temporada a otra y la inmunidad desaparece con bastante rapidez.

Qué vacunas recibir y cuándo. A medida que los niños crecen, algunas de sus vacunas comienzan a perder eficacia, por lo que reciben cuatro vacunas: refuerzo de Tdap, meningococo, virus del papiloma humano (VPH) y gripe. Es importante hablar con el pediatra de su hijo para asegurarse de que estén al día con sus vacunas

y para hacer cualquier pregunta que pueda tener sobre ellas. Si usted no sabe o ha extraviado el registro de inmunización de su hijo, estos se pueden solicitar a través del Registro de Inmunizaciones de Texas (ImmTrac2). Tenga en cuenta que después de los 26 años, se eliminan los registros. El formulario se puede encontrar en: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/immtrac/clients.shtm. A medida que envejecemos, "las vacunas comienzan a destetar con el tiempo... y los adultos pueden estar en riesgo de contraer enfermedades prevenibles mediante vacunas debido a la edad, el estilo de vida, los viajes o las condiciones de salud", afirma el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC). Las recomendaciones para adultos incluyen una vacuna anual contra la gripe, una vacuna Tdap si no se recibió en forma de adolescente, y un refuerzo de Td (tétanos, difteria) cada 10 años. Para adultos de 19 a 26 años de edad, también se recomienda la vacuna contra el VPH. Para los adultos mayores de 50 años, el riesgo de ciertas enfermedades aumenta a medida que los seres del sistema inmunitario se debilitan. Los CDC recomiendan que, además de la vacuna anual contra la gripe, los adultos mayores de 50 años reciban la vacuna Td/Tdap y la vacuna contra el herpes zóster. Esos 65 años o más también deben recibir la vacuna antineumocócica. Es vital hablar con su médico con respecto a las necesidades adicionales de vacunas para ciertas condiciones de salud. ¿Aún no está seguro de qué vacunas necesita? Utilice la Herramienta de evaluación de vacunas para adultos de los CDC para determinar qué vacunas se recomiendan para su edad, condiciones de salud, empleo y otros factores al: https://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched/

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Compi-lado y distribuido por:, Jymann Davis, salud familiar y comunitara Agente de Extensión del Condado de Galveston, Oficina: 281-309-5049, [email protected], Sharon Mitchiner, Asistente de Educación Nutricional BLT, Condado de Galveston, cina: 281-309-5048, [email protected]

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