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Vaccines

Getting vaccinated is critical to your health. Taking care of your own health also protects those around you.

Influenza (Flu)

Our influenza health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.

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Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines

The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu is with the flu vaccine. Read our complete guide and…

People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu, according to an analysis from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups

People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…

An older woman gets a flu shot. There are a lot of myths surrounding the flu.

Flu Myths

The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy.

A mother and two young children lie in bed blowing their noses. Flu symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for symptoms of the common cold and vice versa. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses.

Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms

The common cold and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They share many symptoms, but they…

A pregnant woman gets a flu shot in the arm.

Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy

Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you…

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Mastocytosis

Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of…

Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a tick bite.

If you depend on electricity to power home medical equipment and medication, plan ahead with a power backup and other solutions.

How to Survive an Extended Power Outage with Home Medical Equipment

Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home,…

A gloved doctor is poised to give a toddler a shot in the arm.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5

Though it isn't in the news as much as it was in the beginning, the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. To help continue to fight the spread of the disease, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children as young as…

Disinfecting Your Home

Cleaning your home isn’t just for looks. Cleaning and disinfecting your home are important for reducing the spread of germs and bacteria that cause infection and illness. Path to caring for a healthy home Many people recognized the importance of disinfecting their homes…

COVID Vaccines for Young Children: What Parents Need to Know

On December 8, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the updated (Bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine to include children 6 months and older. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will help prevent COVID-19…

Doctor giving vaccine shot to young woman during immunization campaign at clinic

COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids/Teens Ages 12 and Older

Even though children aren’t as likely as adults to be infected with COVID-19, they can still catch it, get sick…

Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

Misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines is prevalent, and it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not. Here, family physicians bust the most common COVID-19 vaccine myths. Myth 1: You can delay routine vaccinations. Routine childhood and adult…

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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

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