HPV Protection Expands

HPV Protection Expands

HPV PROTECTION EXPANDS The HPV vaccine originally made news because it was designed to be given to children, in the expectation that they would someday be sexually active. That was an uncomfortable conversation to have with parents, so many doctors didn’t push very...
MMR Vaccination

MMR Vaccination

MMR VACCINATION When you were little you probably got your MMR vaccine and never thought about it again, especially if you grew up in the United States where these illnesses have been largely eradicated. MMR stands for measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) and...
Shingrix Vaccine

Shingrix Vaccine

SHINGRIX VACCINE Did you have chicken pox when you were young? If so, the virus has lain dormant in your nerve cells and could reawaken at any time to cause a painful condition called shingles. This illness lasts 1-3 weeks and consists of painful blisters and rash....
Flu Shots- Should You Wait?

Flu Shots- Should You Wait?

Flu shots – should you wait? You may have heard news stories advising you to wait until late fall to get a flu shot to ensure that immunity lasts through the entire flu season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advise getting your flu shot as soon as they...