On June 9, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first effective vaccine against Human Papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that is one of the major causes of cervical cancer. On the heels of this approval, which represents a crucial breakthrough in the efforts of scientists, doctors and public health officials to combat the spread of STDs in the United States and elsewhere, the Medical College of Georgia announced today that significant strides have been made towards...
Read moreRecently, the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices officially recommended that adults older than 60 years of age... Read more »
Every fall my parents would get their flu shots. At the time, it was considered necessary for people over 65 and those with certain... Read more »
Amgen the company that released the osteoporosis drug Prolia and Xgeva for cancer related bone fractures has a new vaccine in the works for... Read more »
Annual vaccinations for influenza virus are recommended for many groups of people. I strongly suggest that all people over the age of 65,... Read more »
There is plenty of flu vaccine available for protecting the populace against flu syndrome this year. Many clinics and pharmacies around the... Read more »
There is good news ahead for herpes patients, who usually suffer through a week of treatment before their pain and symptoms are resolved. The FDA has... Read more »
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VaccinationsCertain vaccinations can help prevent the diseases that can lead to encephalitis.MeaslesMeasles used to be a very common childhood... Read more »
A newly concluded study conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center offers hope to women living with genital herpes who wish to... Read more »
Have a question or comment? Click here.Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this article.... Read more »
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This is an immunization (vaccination) that protects against pertussis (whooping cough), a severe and potentially deadly childhood bacterial infection... Read more »