In the U. S. , adults aged 27 to 45 can get the HPV vaccine if they haven't been vaccinated before. A recent study looked into what doctors think about this guideline. Researchers talked to 18 health care providers through virtual interviews. They asked about how these providers discuss the HPV vacc
This winter, Chicago's vaccination rates for flu and COVID-19 are slightly down from last year. Public health experts say this could be due to people being tired of vaccines and lots of misinformation circulating. Only about 10. 7% of Chicagoans have gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-Dec
Scientists dived into medical databases to find out more about infections that happen alongside COVID-19 in Middle Eastern countries. By February 2023, they had found 90 studies that talked about infections caused by bacteria (57 reports), fungi (32 reports), and other viruses (32 reports) happening
When it comes to protecting kids from the flu, there are lots of challenges, especially in urban areas with limited healthcare resources. One fascinating approach to tackling this is using digital storytelling. These are personal experiences shared through video, sound, or text, often resonating dee
COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has been a global issue since 2019. While vaccines and less severe variants have helped, people with weakened immune systems still struggle. They often don't respond well to vaccines and can get very sick from COVID-19. Experts have looked at how COVID-19 af
A deadly disease called malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a big problem for cattle farmers in East Africa. This disease is caused by a virus from wildebeest. Scientists have created a vaccine to help protect cattle. The study we are talking about is the first time this vaccine was used in the field
Imagine a day filled with pampering and powerful conversations. That's exactly what happened when Bevy Smith, a popular figure in the city, brought together a group of friends for a special event. Among them was Ronika Alexander-Parrish, who works as the US Medical Director for Health Equity, Vaccin
In the past decade, there's been some fantastic news for young women in the US. Cervical cancer deaths have dropped by a whopping 62 percent! Scientists say the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is behind this big change. Approved back in 2006, this vaccine fights the nasty HPV strains that cause most cervical
Think about it: the COVID-19 vaccine brought hope, but did it also bring division? Germans in late 2021 experienced something interesting. A large representative sample of 6, 100 people showed that prejudice was higher among the vaccinated towards the unvaccinated, and vice versa. This wasn't just r
Health has gotten a lot better in the U. S. Over the last 50 years, life expectancy has increased by nearly 10 years. We're seeing fewer deaths from heart disease and cancer. Even the latest health threats, like opioids and COVID-19, are on track to cause fewer deaths. But change is coming. Presiden
