• Know the facts about whooping cough

    Know the facts about whooping cough

    Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After cough fits, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis can affect people of all ages,Read more
  • 6 Reasons to Get HPV Vaccine for Your Child

    6 Reasons to Get HPV Vaccine for Your Child

    CDC recommends two doses of HPV vaccination at ages 11-12 to protect against cancers caused by HPV infections. See six important reasons to get HPV vaccine for your child, and talk to your child’s doctor or nurse about HPV cancer prevention at ages 11-12. 1 HPV is common. Almost every person who is sexually activeRead more

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