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A stroke can be life-changing event and can happen to anyone. Remembering how to prevent stroke and how to recognize signs of stroke is a meaningful way to honor World Stroke Day. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen to the brain …Continue Reading The Three Most Important Things to Remember About Stroke
Sepsis is a medical emergency caused by the body’s response to infection, and when left untreated, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. It can be caused by almost any infection, and anyone can develop an infection in their body, but …Continue Reading Working Together to Prevent Sepsis
Did you know: 1 in 3 adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a dating partner? February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and it’s a good time to remind teenagers how to recognize the signs …Continue Reading Promoting Healthy Teen Relationships
Just as a hammer is the wrong tool to shovel snow, an antibiotic is the wrong “tool” to treat infections caused by viruses, including colds and flu. Antibiotics only fight infections caused by bacteria. Like all medications they can be harmful and should only be …Continue Reading Use the Right Tool for the Job
Did you know you need vaccines throughout your life? Even if you were fully vaccinated as a child, the protection from some vaccines you received can wear off over time and you may need a booster. There also are specific vaccines that you may need …Continue Reading Vaccines Aren’t Just for Kids!
Taking them to their sports physical, making sure they eat healthy and get plenty of sleep…you know these are crucial to your child’s health. But did you also you know your preteens and teens need vaccines to stay healthy and protected against serious diseases? As …Continue Reading Ensure a Healthy Future with Vaccines
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunizations represent one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century. The purpose of NIAM is to celebrate the benefits of vaccination and to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccinating children …Continue Reading A Healthy Start Begins With On-Time Vaccination
Vaccines are an important component of a healthy pregnancy and there are a few things to you need to know to protect yourself and your baby from vaccine-preventable diseases. Women should be up to date on their vaccines before becoming pregnant, and should receive vaccines …Continue Reading A Healthy Start: Pregnancy and Vaccines
It’s Back To School season so make sure your child is up to date on all recommended vaccines. Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Diseases can quickly …Continue Reading Send Your Children Back to School Protected from Serious Diseases
Imagine if you could protect your child against cancer. Turns out, you can – with the HPV vaccine. What you need to know about HPV and HPV-related cancers HPV vaccine is important because it protects against cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is a very …Continue Reading HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention
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