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Have you gotten your flu shot?
Have you gotten your flu shot? Forgive me for asking so bluntly, but it's an issue that has become pretty important to me the last few years.
Immunization Protects All of Us
Dr. Donald A. Henderson passed away recently, with little media attention or fanfare. This is alarming, considering “saving millions of lives” was listed as one of his life accomplishments.
Know Hepatitis, Act Now to Prevent Cancer
Do you know hepatitis? My hope is that you don’t, given that worldwide 80 percent of all primary liver cancers are caused by chronic infection with hepatitis B or C. But I also hope that you do know…
Speak up to Prevent Meningitis
Nevada currently requires the Tdap vaccine for 7th grade entry, and the MCV4 vaccine is recommended to be administered at the same visit. Unfortunately, national studies show that 86% of adolescent…
Waking up to Shingles
Last spring, I noticed a slight rash on the back of my leg. But considering I’d been working in the yard and it was on the back of my leg, I honestly didn’t pay much attention. That is, until a…
HPV Prevention is Simple. So Why Are Young Nevadans Not Vaccinating?
What if you could just get a simple vaccine to prevent cancer? Turns out, you can. But more on that in a second.
Nevadan Learns the Hard Way: Adults Need Vaccinations, Too
Reno resident Jack Perkins isn’t exactly the person you’d expect to be a poster child for whooping cough. He’s a professional. He’s a father. He’s an avid runner and was thrilled to participate in…
To Immunize or Not to Immunize: One Mom Explores the Question
As I drew closer and closer to the birth of my third child, there were a lot of choices that crossed my mind: Am I going to use pain meds during labor? (A resounding, yes!) Will I breastfeed? (Yes…
The Power is in Your Hands: Be an Advocate for Your Health — and Your Baby’s
When I was eight months pregnant with my first child – totally caught up in cleaning out drawers and other panicky nesting urges, worrying about how I was inadvertently harming my baby and fearing…
Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First: Protect Yourself to Protect Others
You’ve likely heard this common flight attendant refrain: “In case of emergency, put on your own oxygen mask first before assisting others.” Why is this important? Because oxygen is essential to be…
Top 5 Ways to Support Infant Immunizations
National Infant Immunization Week takes place April 16-23, 2016, but Immunize Nevada is celebrating all month long! Join in by doing one or all of the top 5 ways to support infant…
Protect Babies: Get Vaccinated for Whooping Cough During Pregnancy
Have you ever heard the sound of whooping cough? If so, you can probably still hear it in your memory: It’s an unforgettable sound. If not the sound of whooping cough, click here.