electronic health record (EHR) a computerized repository for a patient's health information providing information to members of the health care team regarding a clinical encounter. Many systems can also provide decision support, quality assurance information and outcome data. electronic health record Abbreviation: EHR Electronic medical record. electronic medical record Abbreviation: EMR. A computerized database that typically includes demographic, past medical and surgical, preventive, laboratory and radiographic, and drug information about a patient. It is the repository for active notations about a patient's health.
Vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza. The influenza vaccine can reduce chances of getting the flu by 70 to 90 percent and, if someone gets vaccinated but still gets the flu, chances are they will get a less severe case. Everyone deserves the chance to stay healthy.
Myth #4: If I Get a Flu Shot, I Wonât Get the Flu! ( 1 And My Body Will Be Healthier and Stronger to Boot!) 2  People may be exposed to an influenza virus shortly before getting vaccinated or during the two-week period that it takes the body to gain protection after getting vaccinated.