Vaccines & Immunizations

Vaccines are a Powerful Tool

Vaccines can help prevent you and those around you from serious infection. Let’s build a community of immunity together.

Cognitive Health

Your Brain is Aging: What You Should Know

Nearly four out of 10 people notice mild memory loss by age 65, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Chronic Conditions

Chronic Kidney Disease

Almost 20 million people in the United States have Chronic Kidney Disease. Get the most out of your doctor’s visit with these resources.

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Childbirth & Postpartum

Recovering after Giving Birth

Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months. Although many women feel mostly recovered by 6-8 weeks, it may take longer than this to feel like yourself again.

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Conversation Starters

How to Talk to Your Doctor About COVID-19 Vaccine Options

Your family doctor is a great resource for understanding what your options are when it comes to protecting yourself and your loved ones again COVID-19. Use this resource as a way to get the conversation started.

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Real advice from real doctors.

Why it’s important to vaccinate your infant for hepatitis B

Dr. Emily briggs

As a family physician who owns her own private practice, I have the privilege of treating patients of all ages and life stages. I particularly enjoy delivering babies and caring for them as they grow up.

Infants are precious, and every parent I talk to wants to protect them as much as possible. One of the best ways to do that is with vaccines. However, you might have heard some confusing news about the hepatitis B vaccine recently. The reality is that vaccinating your newborn for hepatitis B is a low-risk way to help safeguard your child against an incurable and potentially serious disease.

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Helpful Reads

Immunization Schedules

Staying up to date with vaccines is one of the best ways to protect you and your loved ones and prevent serious disease.

The Importance of Vaccinations

Vaccines are an important part of family and public health.

Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them

Childhood vaccines help your child’s body build up a protection against diseases.

Colds and the Flu

A cold and the flu have similar symptoms. However, they are two different conditions. Find out more!

Tylenol, autism and pregnancy: what you need to know

What should you do if you’re pregnant and have a fever or pain that you’d normally treat with Tylenol?

Measles

The CDC is urging parents and travelers to be aware of a rise in measles cases.

RSV

RSV is more serious for young and premature babies and older adults with poor health.

Long COVID

Long COVID happens when symptoms continue for 4 weeks or more after the initial COVID-19 illness.

Vaccine Video Resources

Some people are unsure about getting vaccines. If you’re not sure, talk to your family doctor. They can answer your questions and help you make the best choice for your health.