ARCHIVES…August is…Great Golf Get-Aways…Plus 100 Greatest Golf Courses
AUGUST IS…
May 2011
The biennial 2011 ranking of America’s 100 Greatest Courses is ready for its close-up.
And for the first time in the list’s history, it has something completely different: 101 courses.
We had a tie at No. 100, which left us no choice but to make room for an
odd number of courses for the first time. Established in 1966, the game’s oldest ranking,
this list is considered the leading symbol of golf-course excellence and integrity.
TOP 10 GOLF RESORTS IN THE WORLD
Whether you’re a diehard golfer or just getting into the swing of the game, you’re sure
to appreciate championship fairways that come with their own luxury hotel. From the historic home
of golf to beachfront greens around the globe, this list offers an exclusive selection of
bed-and-back nine vacation options for the tee set.
Sand dunes, roaming monkeys and caribou, mountainous terrain and dramatic elevation changes
are among the many exciting challenges you will find at these golf resorts. As for the dilemma of choosing,
don’t worry — you can’t go wrong. At every one, certain things are guaranteed: comfy accommodations,
pampering service, fine dining, cultural heritage, gorgeous views and
an outstanding game of golf right outside your door.
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AUGUST IS…
August is recognized as
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This observance provides
the opportunity to remind the community of the importance of immunization.
Make sure that your family and friends are up-to-date on their immunizations.
In August, parents are enrolling children in school, older students are entering college
and adults and the health care community are preparing for the upcoming flu season.
This makes August a particularly good time to focus community attention on the value of immunization.
Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common
in this country. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that
once routinely killed or harmed tens of thousands of infants, children and adults.
The viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable diseases and death still exist
and can infect people who are not protected by vaccines. Vaccine-preventable
diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctors’ visits, hospitalizations and premature deaths.
Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work.
Maintaining high immunization rates protects the entire community by interrupting the
transmission of disease-causing bacteria or viruses. This reduces the risk that UN-immunized people
will be exposed to disease-causing agents. This type of protection is known as community or
herd immunity, and embodies the concept that protecting the majority with safe, effective
vaccines also protects those who cannot be immunized for medical reasons.
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The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about
immunizations across the life span.
Vaccines are one of public health’s greatest triumphs. With the exception of safe water,
no other health strategy, not even antibiotics, has had such a tremendous
effect on reducing disease and improving health.
Because of nationwide immunization efforts, the occurrence of many
vaccine-preventable diseases has been reduced by more than
99% from the pre-vaccine era. Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, eliminated
wild poliovirus in the U.S. and significantly reduced the number of cases of measles,
diphtheria, rubella, pertussis and other diseases. However,
the viruses and bacteria that
cause these diseases still exist in the world. Vaccine-preventable diseases cause millions
of deaths worldwide and tens of thousands of death in the US each year.
Why are immunizations important?
Immunization is one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century.
But despite these efforts, today tens of thousands of people in the U.S. still die from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from infectious diseases. By staying up-to-date on the recommended
vaccines, individuals can protect themselves, their families and friends and their communities from serious,
life-threatening infections. Who should be immunized? Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting community
effort regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background or country of origin. Recommended vaccinations
begin at birth and continue throughout life. Being up to date on the vaccines that are recommended for
infants, children, adolescents, and adults of all ages is critical to protecting ourselves,
our loved ones, and our communities from disease.
When are immunizations given?
Because children are particularly vulnerable to infection, most vaccines are given during the first five to six years of life.
Other immunizations are recommended during adolescent and adult years and, for certain vaccines,
booster immunization are recommended throughout life. Vaccines against certain diseases that
may be encountered when traveling outside of the U.S. are recommended for
travelers to specific regions of t National Network for Immunization Information
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Schedule recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
This schedule provides generally recommended dates for immunizations based on your
child’s birth date. Some diseases or treatments for disease affect the immune system.
For children with these diseases or for children receiving these treatments,
the recommended immunization schedule may need to be modified.
If you have questions or concerns, consult your child’s physician or other
healthcare professional for advice about your child’s immunization schedule.
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