Monett Monthly Lifestyle

Barry County Health Corner: People should get a flu vaccine every year for optimal protection against flu 

CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older with rare exception. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal” or best protection against the flu. Additionally, flu viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine composition is reviewed each year and updated as needed.

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Reed to give service

Porter Reed, Monett, son of Jim and Mary Reed, will be serving for two years in the Philippines Tacloban Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, beginning in August.

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Stay safe in the summer sun 

Now that Summer is approaching and warmer weather is here, it is always important to remember how to protect yourself and practice smart sun safety. It’s not always possible to avoid sunlight completely, but there are things you can do to ensure that you are not getting too much sun when you are outdoors:

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