shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com August 30, 2016 • Page 13 A Healthy Start: Pregnancy And Vaccines Great New Tips PIERRE, S.D. – Vaccines during pregnancy not only protect mother against diseases, they also begin to pass some protection to baby for the first few months of life, a state health official said today. The two vaccines that are routinely recommended for pregnant women are the pertussis or whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) and the flu vaccine, said Tim Heath, immunization program coordinator for the South Dakota Department of Health. To raise awareness of the importance of immunizations for people of all ages – and make sure pregnant women are protected with the vaccines they need – the Department of Health is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. “Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect a pregnant woman from the flu and prevent serious flu-related problems, such as premature labor and delivery. And when you get a whooping cough vaccine, or Tdap, during each pregnancy, you’ll pass some antibodies that will help protect your baby for the first months of life,” said Heath. "That’s when babies are most vulnerable to the devastating complications associated with whooping cough. I encourage pregnant women to talk to their doctors about these important vaccines.” For more information about the vaccines recommended during pregnancy, women are encouraged to to Boost Your Productivity talk with their doctor, call the Department of Health’s Immunization Program at 1-800738-2301 or check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www. cdc.gov/vaccines. Improving South Dakota’s age-appropriate immunization rate is one objective of the Department of Health’s 2015-2020 strategic plan, http://doh.sd.gov/strategicplan. Adults Need Vaccines Too PIERRE, S.D. – Every year, tens of thousands of adults in the United States suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized or even die from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccination. To raise awareness of the importance of immunizations throughout life – and to help remind adults that they need vaccines, too – the South Dakota Department of Health is recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. This is the perfect opportunity to make sure adults are protected against diseases like flu, whooping cough, tetanus, shingles and pneumococcal disease. “There is a misconception among many adults that vaccines are just for children,” said Tim Heath, immunization program coordinator for the department. “The truth is, vaccine-preventable diseases affect people of all ages.” The specific vaccines adults need are determined by factors such as age, lifestyle, risk conditions, locations of travel and previous vaccines. All adults should talk to their health care professionals to make sure they are up-to-date on vaccines recommended for them. One vaccine recommended for everyone over the age of six months is the seasonal flu vaccine. “South Dakota has one of the highest overall flu vaccination rates in the country with nearly 60 percent of adults getting vaccinated in the 2014-2015 season,” said Heath. “While that’s good news, there are still too many adults who don’t get a flu vaccine. Find out which vaccines you need at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/ or contact your local health care provider. Improving South Dakota’s age-appropriate immunization rate is one objective of the Department of Health’s 2015-2020 strategic plan, http://doh.sd.gov/strategicplan. Eye Exams and Clear Vision Empower Students to Learn More (StatePoint) Every child deserves the opportunity to excel in the classroom, and clear vision empowers students to perform up to twice as well in school, according to research from the Rural Education Action Program. In fact, experts at The Vision Council confirm that 80 percent of children’s learning occurs through visual processing. Unfortunately, many kids are missing out by not getting proper eye care. Thirty-five percent of children have never seen a vision care professional, according to The Vision Care Institute. And of those that do take and fail a vision screening, a large portion don’t receive follow-up from an eye care professional. “An eye exam should be part of every family’s back-to-school check list to help ensure children reach their full potential in the classroom,” says Lisa Curcuruto, Focus on Sight program manager at OneSight, an independent nonprofit that provides underserved students and communities worldwide with comprehensive eye exams and glasses. “Through the OneSight Focus on Sight program, we are committed to helping students in need and their families have access to vision care and glasses. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to excel.” Throughout the school year, parents should also periodically check in with children to ask how school is going and if they are having any trouble seeing the board. Many kids don’t share their vision struggles with parents or teachers and lose interest in the classroom. Families can also help all students see better and succeed in school by providing eye care to children in need. OneSight works with local communities to provide vision care to students during their school day. Consider making a donation to OneSight, which works with school-based health centers to integrate vision care into their healthcare offerings. The OneSight schoolbased vision centers provide students in need and their families access to comprehensive eye exams, quality glasses and repair of glasses. In addition, the vision centers can provide referrals to ophthalmologists for complicated eye issues and education on the importance of eye health and wellness. To learn more, visit onesight.org. The importance of clear vision can’t be overstated. Help kids make the most of school by ensuring they are headed back to the classroom with the vision care they need to succeed. (StatePoint) If you are like most people, you could use more hours to get things done. But while the day isn’t getting any longer, there are plenty of ways to supercharge your routine and boost productivity, say lifestyle experts. “I’m a busy full-time working mom so anything that requires too much effort and time will not fly with me,” says Janise Burrafato, the “Mama in Heels” blogger, who recently participated in the #MyWalgreensApp campaign. “Mobile apps keep me organized and ahead of schedule, and believe it or not, having just one less task to tackle really does make a difference.” Here are a few ways to make life easier from the palm of your hand. • Make shopping simple: You can ignore all those coupon mailers that arrive at home. Drop the scissors and spend some time with your family instead. Now you can virtually and quickly “clip” coupons through mobile apps like the Walgreens mobile app. You can use the app when you shop in-store to access your coupons, which can be seamlessly applied at checkout when you use your Balance Rewards card, and pay for items directly from your smartphone. • Sync calendars: Get the entire family up-to-speed on upcoming events, commitments and projects. A synced calendar system can alleviate anxiety and ensure everyone knows who is where, when. • Permanent records: Making family memories last is easier than ever. Create prints, photo cards, wood panels and other personalized photo products by ordering these items through the Walgreens mobile app directly from Facebook, Instagram or your smartphone. “No more fussing with trying to print photos myself, which rarely works,” says Seri Kertzner blogger at “Little Miss Party Planner.” “This app saves me time and money!” • Stay fit: When juggling work responsibilities with family life, it’s easy to forget your own health and wellness. Schedule time to work out and stick to these commitments as you would any other appointment. It’s helpful if you have an app that tracks your progress and offers friendly reminders to hit the gym. Many fitness apps sync with other programs to offer you discounts on other products and services when you meet benchmarks. • Automate: Automating certain to-do’s can free your time and energy for other more creative tasks. For example, these days, you can program apps to make automatic payments on credit card balances and utility bills. Likewise, refilling prescriptions is no longer a matter of waiting on hold or in line at the store. Now you can do it with the touch of a button your phone. For more information or to download the app, visit the Walgreens website. “The right apps on your phone can be almost like having a personal assistant,” says Burrafato. Don’t get overwhelmed. These days, there are high-tech tools to help you strategically plan your day and organize your life. PHOTO CAPTION: Adan can now reach his full potential after receiving glasses from OneSight. 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