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What Every Parent Should Know About Hepatitis A
Although parents may not hear about hepatitis A infections often, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms — as it’s more common than you might think.
Why Cleveland Clinic Supports Vaccination
Cleveland Clinic completely supports vaccination. Harmful myths about vaccines have been scientifically debunked in rigorous ways. Yet approximately 42,000 adults and 300 children in the United States die each year from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are one of this era’s greatest healthcare achievements.
What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has expanded the list of countries that pregnant women should avoid traveling to because of high infection rates of the Zika virus.
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Don’t Buy Into These Vaccine Myths
Few breakthroughs have been as beneficial as vaccines. So why is there so much misinformation out there about them? Don’t believe the myths.
Measles: Not Just a Childhood Problem
Think measles is just a kids’ issue? Think again. Here’s why adults need to be equally concerned.
5 Top Flu Vaccine Myths
It’s flu season — time to get your flu shot if you haven’t already. “Getting vaccinated against influenza every year is a proactive way for an individual to maintain their own health and the health of their family. Influenza vaccine is safe and the best way to prevent the flu,” says infectious disease physician Thomas … Read More
4 Vaccine Myths Busted by Science
Worried about vaccines? Our experts debunk common myths.
Vaccine Prevents Human Papilloma Virus
Understand how you can be protected against HPV with an effective vaccine.
AAP Says Pregnant Women Need Whooping Cough Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new immunization schedule today, which includes a new approach to vaccinating for pertussis, or whooping cough, as it is more commonly known. Pregnant women should get vaccinated to protect infants against whooping cough, AAP says. To protect babies earlier, the AAP recommends that pregnant women are vaccinated … Read More
