Health Briefs

Infant immunization encouraged
Several national and state agencies, along with the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency, sponsored National Infant Immunization Week from April 23 to 30. The groups emphasized the importance of timely vaccinations for infants, older children and adults.
Officials say it’s especially important to fully immunize children ages 2 and younger against preventable diseases
“We can now protect more children and adults in California from more diseases than ever before,” said local health officer Poki Namkung, in a prepared statement. “In light of the recent pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic throughout California, we especially encourage parents and caregivers to be immunized against pertussis, which they can pass to their children. Take the time to keep your children and yourself on track with immunizations to ensure a healthy family.”
For information about immunizations, visit the California Department of Public Health website, www.getimmunizedca.org, or the Santa Cruz Health Services Agency website, www.santacruzhealth.org.
Hospital holds senior health fair
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center will host its 14th annual senior health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30.
The fair will take place at 2900 Chanticleer Ave., in Santa Cruz.
Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for blood glucose and cholesterol screenings and at 9 a.m. for other activities.
There will talks by experts titled “Listening and Communication,” “Rest Easy, Sleep Solutions” and “Making Your Wishes Known.”
Twenty nonprofit agencies will staff tables that will offer information to seniors.
The fair is free and sponsored by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.
For information: 479-6629 or pamf.org/seniorhealth