Tag: infectious diseases

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HPV Vaccine Now May Be a Life-Saver Later HPV Vaccine Now May Be a Life-Saver Later Patient Care

HPV Vaccine Now May Be a Life-Saver Later

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jan. 26, 2018
Since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in 2006, studies have shown a decrease in HPV infections among teenage girls. However, some parents are still reluctant to have their teens ...
5 Tips for Getting Through the Flu 5 Tips for Getting Through the Flu Patient Care

5 Tips for Getting Through the Flu

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jan. 23, 2018
The best protection from the flu is the annual vaccine. Whether you got the flu in spite of getting the vaccine, or you skipped your flu shot and are now under the weather, UR Medicine's Dr. Michael ...
Not Just for Kids: Adults Need Vaccines, Too Not Just for Kids: Adults Need Vaccines, Too Patient Care

Not Just for Kids: Adults Need Vaccines, Too

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Nov. 27, 2017
You may know all about recommended vaccines that can help children stay healthy and prevent disease from spreading, but are you up on the vaccination schedule for adults? Community health expert Dr. ...
A Day for Quitters: Great American Smokeout A Day for Quitters: Great American Smokeout Patient Care

A Day for Quitters: Great American Smokeout

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Nov. 13, 2017
Quit smoking—even for one day—and you will take an important step toward a healthier life, one that can reduce your risk for cancer as well as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The American ...
In Pursuit of a Universal Flu Shot In Pursuit of a Universal Flu Shot Research

In Pursuit of a Universal Flu Shot

  • By Emily Boynton
  • Nov. 2, 2017
Developing a universal flu vaccine that would protect against all seasonal and pandemic strains of the flu virus is no easy task, and new research suggests that one of the most promising strategies ...