I sell health plans, but when my auto insurance agent suggested that the Med Pay benefit of an auto insurance policy was the most affordable ‘medical plan’ that she could find, I had to rethink my idea of affordable health insurance.
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Posted: July 29th, 2011 under Emergency Care, Health Insurance.
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Back-to-school shopping is not quite in full bloom yet, but retailers are projecting an increase in back to school spending. As part of preparing your child for school, make sure their immunization records are up to par.

What is an immunization?
It is a preventive step that protects a child from getting a disease. They are administered through an injection or booster shot, or orally. Essentially, weak or dead organisms are introduced into the child’s system so that white blood cells can develop the ability to fight off the bacteria or virus. This way, if a child is exposed to the bacteria in the future, they are less likely to get sick. To view a video on how the process works, click How Do Vaccines Prevent Illness?

There’s been some controversy on whether or not immunizations are a good thing. To decide what’s best for your child, see Facts About Vaccines.
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Posted: July 15th, 2011 under Child Coverage, Health Insurance.
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