Volume 6 Issue 1 January 2010

Vaccinations: Fact vs. Fiction These days, it’s easy to get information about your health. But, it’s also easy to get misinformation. Stories you hear in the media or online about vaccines could leave you scratching your head — and wondering if they’re necessary, safe and effective. So, we've gathered together a list of myths and corresponding facts about vaccinations to allow you to make an educated decision before the needle goes "prick."

The B&A Buzz

Valerie Sylvester, Communications Specialist, received the Certified Wellness Program Coordinator certification at the National Wellness Conference held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin earlier this year.

Jennifer Matteucci, Benefit Analyst, has increased her part-time hours to a full-time schedule. She is now available Monday through Thursday during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician.”

— Meryl Streep

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

— World Health Organization, 1948

"Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon."

— Doug Larson