HCMA Newsletter |
October 2009 Special Alert - H1N1 and HCM |
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Greetings!
The HCMA knows many of you are concerned about H1N1, the Flu and pneumonia. The HCMA understands your concerns and we placed a call to Dr. Harry Lever of the Cleveland Clinic to ask for his opinion.
Dr. Lever stated "All patients and families with HCM should have the H1N1, Pneumonia and general Flu vaccines when they become available in their community" He also cautioned that if you are not feeling well to communicate with your health care provider to ensure you receive prompt treatment.
Please contact your personal physician first to arrange your vaccine, if your they do not have access contact you subspecialist (cardiologist or others) and if you can still not get access to vaccines contact your health department. We strongly recommend you call your doctors office and create a plan of action to protect you and your family from the flu and its complications.
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OCTOBER IS SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AWARENESS MONTH
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