There seems to be a lot of speculation recently about how effective the influenza (flu) vaccine will be at preventing cases of influenza this season. It's important to understand...
It’s great when individuals get vaccinated. In fact, the CDC recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older. But flu vaccination is not just about us as...
The words “just the flu” need to be eradicated from our lexicon. There’s no “just” about this. It was terrifying. It was the most helpless I’ve ever felt as a...
One might think that flu season starts with the arrival of vaccine in the local pharmacy or provider’s office. Others might believe that flu season in the U.S. begins...
Viral hepatitis is a major health problem and one of the leading causes of death globally. Approximately 1.34 million people die each year and million others are infected, most...
Recently, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss several important developments concerning vaccines. This included a discussion of vaccine research and scientific data related to...
Sadly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the 2016/2017 flu season has now claimed the lives of more than 100 children. 101 to be...
While anyone can contract meningococcal disease, adolescents and young adults are among the population who have a higher risk for the disease due to their lifestyle factors. Learn...
I gave birth to five children in the span of nine years. My oldest daughter will soon be 21. My youngest, 12. Over the years, I’ve learned a few...
Will we ever stop seeing cases of measles? Last week, officials confirmed the first case of measles in Michigan this year. That may not sound significant. It’s only one case...