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"Importance of Vaccines" Lecture at the Y

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question. Visit the Darien Y on Tuesday, January 26th from 6:30 - 7:30 to find your answer.

Join Dr. Michael Parry, Director of Infectious Disease at Stamford Hospital, on Tuesday, Jan. 26th from 6:30-7:30PM in the Community Room at the Darien Y, to discover the “why” behind the Flu Shot and more!

* Does the Flu Shot really work?

* Do I need a shingles vaccine?

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* Why everyone needs a pertussis booster

* Why are we seeing a resurgence of measles

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* Will poliomyelitis return to the US?

This lecture is free & open to the community. RSVP required. Please email Jessica Van Sciver at jvansciver@darien-ymca.org to RSVP.

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