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November-December 2010

 

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Think an e-cigarette will help you quit smoking? Think again!


What is an e-cigarette?

Have you heard about the electronic cigarette, also known as the e-cig? The e-cig is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by delivering it in a vaporized propylene glycol/nicotine solution.

 

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High risk for the flu
  • Pregnant women in any trimester
  • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
  • People 65 years of age and older
  • American Indians and Alaskan natives
  • People with certain chronic conditions
  • People who are morbidly obese (BMI above 39)
  • People who live in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities
  • Those who care for or come in contact with those at high-risk

 

VNA & Hospice of SVHC Brings Compassionate Care to You


Did you know that your loved one who’s in a nursing home or other long-term care facility has additional services available that will help to make his or her last months a time of dignity and grace with the best quality-of-life possible?

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