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Are vaccines safe?
https://fcs.osu.edu/vaccines_are_safe
Yes, vaccines are safe. They are held to high standards and are rigorously tested before they reach you. Every vaccine goes through rigorous and lengthy safety testing. This includes testing the vaccine through clinical trials. The FDA then analyzes the d ...
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Can a flu vaccine give me the flu?
No, a flu vaccine cannot cause the flu. The viruses in a flu shot are killed (inactivated) and can’t cause the flu illness. While a flu vaccine can't give you the flu illness, there are potential side effects from getting a flu vaccine. These side ef ...
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Where can I get vaccinated?
https://fcs.osu.edu/vaccination_locations
Getting vaccinated is easy! Check with your doctor or local pharmacy to get started. You can get most recommended vaccines at the local pharmacy, doctor’s offices, health centers, health departments, and travel clinics. Most vaccines are covered by health ...
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What does the pneumococcal vaccine do for you?
https://fcs.osu.edu/pneumococcal_vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine protects you from severe bacterial infection. Bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus, can cause infections in the blood, brain, ears, nose or lungs. Some of these infections can be life threatening, especially f ...
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Who should get the shingles vaccine?
https://fcs.osu.edu/shingles-vaccine
All adults 50 years and older should get two doses of the shingles vaccine (Shingrix). Older adults should get the vaccine to prevent shingles and its painful complications. Adults 19 and older who have weakened immune systems should also get two doses of ...
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Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe?
https://fcs.osu.edu/COVID-19_VACCINES_SAFE
Yes, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Although COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly, research and development on similar vaccines has been underway for decades. All vaccine development steps were taken to ensure COVID-19 vaccine safety and ef ...
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Pohlschneider named Drake Institute Affiliate Member
https://fst.osu.edu/news/pohlschneider-named-drake-institute-affiliate-member
Dr. Mary Kay Pohlschneider has been named a member of the 2024 Drake Institute Affiliate Program. Pohlschneider serves as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the Department of Food Science and Technology. In addition to teaching several und ...
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We are HIRING! SNAP-Ed Extension Educator Coordinator 3
https://greene.osu.edu/news/we-are-hiring-snap-ed-extension-educator-coordinator-3
Join our team as a SNAP-Ed Extension Educator Coordinator 3 Click here for more information Deadline to apply: August 8, 2024 ...
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Lep Monitoring Network – News on Fall Armyworm (FAW), WBC and CEW, Update # 16
Today rounds out our 16 th week of monitoring for Ohio pests at the Lep Network. This past week, we have seen a sharp decline in WBC numbers and are continuing to see a low average for CEW. Since we are nearing the end of scouting season for WBC, expect t ...
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A Wetter Pattern Returns But Drought Persists
https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2024-26/wetter-pattern-returns-drought-persists
Climate Summary NOAA will release its final July climate statistics and rankings on Thursday August 8, but the July monthly average temperature was close to normal (a bit below average in the west and above average in the east). Drier than average conditi ...