Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Myths about vaccines are widespread. These misconceptions often cause people to skip important, potentially life-saving vaccines.
Check out the truth about these four common vaccine misconceptions:
Myth 1: Vaccines cause autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
There has been a lot of debate about whether vaccines cause autism. Studies to date show no association between vaccines and ASD. One controversial vaccine ingredient was thimerosal, a preservative that contains mercury. However, no link was found between this ingredient and ASD.
It’s shred week at Liberty National Bank Monday, May 6, through Friday, Saturday, May 11.
The bank helps in the fight against Identity theft and fraud by sponsoring the Free Shred Your Documents Week, allowing community members to safely dispose of sensitive documents.
“We are proud to offer this service free of charge as a way to give back to our communities,” said Ronald Zimmerly, Liberty president and CEO.
Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
April is Autism Awareness Month. How much do you really know about autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a group of neurological and developmental disorders that begin early in childhood — generally before age 3 — and last throughout a person's life.
Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.
By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe.
1) Ask Questions and Disclose as Much Information as You Can
By Kathi Dunlap Faith Investment Services
This scenario plays out all over the world, day after day. Things didn’t turn out as you had hoped.
Maybe you tried really hard to master a new skill or information, but didn’t pass the required test.
Maybe you asked a girl out and she turned you down. Maybe you entered a contest for a cruise, but didn’t get chosen.
Maybe you simply wanted to get from the office to your car without papers blowing everywhere. Somewhere along the way, things didn’t turn out as you had hoped.
New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has everything gardeners need for lawns and gardens, according to Laurie Laird of New Leaf.
The Center has a large selection of:
Nursery stock
Flowering plants
Trees and shrubs
Perennials
Vegetable seeds and plants
Garden supplies
Mulches and soils
Store hours are: Mondays to Fridays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 4 p.m.
