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STD Prevention and Protection
Fifty percent of Americans will contract a sexually transmitted disease in their lifetimes. But you don't have to throw in the towel on grea...
Expert : Dr. Alice Ko
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Understanding How Vaccines Prevent Disease
Parents are constantly concerned about the health and safety of their children and they take many steps to protect them.
Contributor : CDC
Pregnancy Health Guru
Why We Vaccinate
In the U.S., vaccination programs have eliminated or significantly reduced many vaccine-preventable diseases.
Contributor : CDC
Baby Health Guru
The Importance of Childhood Vaccines
It's true that newborn babies are immune to many diseases because they have antibodies they got from their mothers.
Contributor : CDC
Pregnancy Health Guru
9 Things You Need to Know About Immunizations
Children need immunizations (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases.
Contributor : CDC
Pregnancy Health Guru
Types of Immunity
Immunity to a disease is achieved through the presence of antibodies to that disease in a person's system.
Contributor : CDC
Pregnancy Health Guru
It's Not Too Late to Protect Your Unborn Baby from Influenza
Women who receive the influenza vaccination during their pregnancy can provide up to six months protection from the flu for their newborn ba...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
News Health Guru
Life-cycle of an Immunization Program
Parents are constantly concerned about the health and safety of their children and they take many steps to protect them.
Contributor : CDC
Pregnancy Health Guru
Understanding Thimerosal in Vaccines
Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms.
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Pregnancy Health Guru
New Studies Show Caffeine May Protect Against Memory Loss
Millions of Americans just gotta have it--coffee, that is.
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
News Health Guru
