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VaccinationsLung Cancer & Flu Season: 6 Key Insights from an Expert
Published on: November 12, 2024
Getting colds or the flu is more likely during fall and winter. Dr. Charu Aggarwal offers advice to help people with lung cancer avoid colds and the flu.
Study Shows HPV Immunization Lowers Risk of Developing Cancer
Published on: June 13, 2024
A study of almost 3.5 million people confirmed that immunization against the human papillomavirus (HPV) lowers the chances of developing cancers caused by HPV.
Get a Healthy Back-to-School Start
Published on: July 22, 2021
Put health on your back-to-school planning list this year. Vaccinations, nutritious lunches, and sleeping right are all part of the equation.
Vaccinations for the Whole Family
Published on: September 9, 2020
Back-to-school time is a good time to find out what vaccinations are recommended for everyone – young, old, and in-between – especially this year when many routine care visits have been delayed.
ACS Updates HPV Vaccination Recommendations to Start at Age 9
Published on: July 8, 2020
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guideline for human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. New recommendations are for healthcare providers to routinely offer the HPV vaccine series to boys and girls between ages 9 and 12.
