Did you know that there is a virus that is the main cause of cervical cancer. The most common types are HPV 16 and 18. The good news is that vaccines are now available to prevent HPV infections. However, there is a problem. Many people do not know much about HPV and the vaccines. Multiple factors c
Across the United States, the flu has made a dramatic comeback, with health authorities seeing the highest level in fifteen years. Doctors are seeing more people with flu-like symptoms than ever in the last 15 years. Over a third of the tests for flu in the past week were positive. As
Let us dive into the current situation. The cold winter months have brought along a notably bad influenza season in the U. S over the last 15 years. A significant measure of flu activity is the percentage of doctor's visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Currently, the numbe
People are often motivated by cash, even for something as important as vaccinations. In the case of COVID-19 vaccines, previous studies have shown that financial bonuses raise the number of people who get the shot. These studies concluded that the direct impact of cash incentives could be small but
What happens when you get a COVID-19 vaccine? A lot of things happen. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine uses mRNA. It has been a game-changer in the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it protects by making specific antibodies and creating T-cell responses. This work has helped people understand how the va
Remember those pesky pneumococcal outbreaks Only here apparently. Streptococcus pneumoniae. Differentiating much like first appearing in adults, Then children. These germs have some 90 odd serotypes, each having pretty much universality in majorities of problematic infections. Especially in adults
Robert F Kennedy Jr the new HHS secretary nominee as well as President Joe Biden are set up for a big battle. The decisions around vaccine policy in the U. S. could be shifted to a more vaccine-risk focused way. The Biden administration, in its final stretch, made a series of last-minute a
A man was questioned by several politicians about his ideas on healthcare. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked about his plan for America's health. He said that the food system is the main problem. Kennedy was asked about his support for vaccines. He was asked about his stance on vaccines. Kennedy said
You might have heard about Sweden’s effort to beat certain types of HPV by vaccinating kids. The thing is, HPV can cause genital warts. These warts are often the first sign that someone’s been infected with HPV types 6 or 11. Sweden started vaccinating against these types back in 2006. They offered
Caroline Kennedy, former US Ambassador to Australia and the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has some harsh words for her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a video message posted online, she urged senators to reject President Trump's nomination of her cousin for the Health and Human
