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FAQs About the RSV Vaccine
Read More: FAQs About the RSV VaccineRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that targets the lungs and respiratory system. It’s so common that many children have been infected with the virus before their second birthday. But RSV doesn’t just make children sick, the virus can also infect adults. RSV disrupts cell linings in the respiratory tract and when the…
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The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: Here’s Why You Should Get an RSV Vaccine
Read More: The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: Here’s Why You Should Get an RSV Vaccine+ Flipbook text Slide 2: RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a common virus that causes infections in the lung and respiratory tract. RSV usually starts spreading in the fall and peaks in the winter months. Slide 3: Most people have mild symptoms similar to cold symptoms and recover in 1–2 weeks. Runny…
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All About Respiratory Viruses
Read More: All About Respiratory Viruses+ Infographic text Respiratory illnesses come from viruses that affect the respiratory system . Common respiratory illnesses: Cold (rhinovirus/enterovirus) Flu (influenza A and B) Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) Adenovirus HPIVs (human parainfluenza viruses) hMPV (human metapneumovirus) Respiratory illnesses cause symptoms, such as: Cough Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat Chills Fever Headache…
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Conversación con tu proveedor de atención médica acerca de las vacunas
Read More: Conversación con tu proveedor de atención médica acerca de las vacunasEnglish Tenía siete meses de embarazo en 1990 cuando tuve un caso grave de varicela. Nos aterraba pensar en la probabilidad de perder a nuestro hijo. En las etapas tempranas del embarazo, la varicela, también conocida como lechina, puede causar cicatrices, lesiones de los órganos fetales y discapacidades de desarrollo y de aprendizaje. En embarazos…
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Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About Vaccines
Read More: Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About VaccinesI was seven months pregnant in 1990 when I came down with a raging case of chickenpox. We were terrified we’d lose our son. In the early stages of pregnancy, chickenpox, also known as the varicella virus, can cause scarring, fetal organ damage, and developmental and learning disabilities. In late pregnancy, it can be life…
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4 Things to Know About the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Read More: 4 Things to Know About the Hepatitis B VaccineYou’ve probably seen the hepatitis B vaccine in the news lately. If you’re wondering what the buzz is about, let’s start with the basics. Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The infection can be short-term or last for life, and it can cause severe complications such as liver…
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3 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine This Fall
Read More: 3 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine This FallThe holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means — it’s time to get your flu vaccine! You probably thought we were going to say holiday parties and presents, but that’s the thing about the flu. It can germ its way into your festive spirit and ruin all your plans with…
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Measles Is Baaaack. Are You At Risk?
Read More: Measles Is Baaaack. Are You At Risk?You’ve probably seen measles popping up in your news feed lately — hopefully that’s the only place you’re seeing it — because cases have been on the rise. More than 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year — the most recorded since the disease was officially eliminated from the United States 25…
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HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Dismissal and Replacement of All ACIP Members
Read More: HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Dismissal and Replacement of All ACIP MembersHealthyWomen shares the concerns of leading medical associations and public health organizations about the recent decision by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to abruptly dismiss all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the CDC on the use of vaccines in the U.S. The ACIP is…
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HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Recommendations Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
Read More: HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Recommendations Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination During PregnancyHealthyWomen shares the concerns of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and other medical associations about the health and safety of pregnant people and newborns in the United States following the recent announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy. This decision may…
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HPV Vaccination Around the World
Read More: HPV Vaccination Around the WorldJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. + Infographic text HPV (human papillomavirus) is very common — so common that almost all of us will get it at some point. HPV infections often go away on their own, but the virus can cause some types of cancer. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV, and…
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Is it Covid, RSV or the Flu?
Read More: Is it Covid, RSV or the Flu?+ Infographic text Every year, respiratory viruses like flu, Covid and RSV cause millions of people to get sick and thousands of people to die. You can lower your risk by getting vaccinated. Did you know? People over 65 and those who are immunocompromised should get a 2nd Covid vaccine 6 months after their first…
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Covid Vaccine Schedule for Older Adults & Immunocompromised People
Read More: Covid Vaccine Schedule for Older Adults & Immunocompromised PeopleAlthough the pandemic is officially over, Covid is still making many people sick. And the virus is especially dangerous for adults 65 or older and people with moderately or severely weakened immune systems, who are at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization. The good news is that vaccines can lower your chances of getting…
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Should You Get Vaccinated for Covid This Fall?
Read More: Should You Get Vaccinated for Covid This Fall?We’ll get straight to the point: You should get an updated Covid vaccine when it’s available this fall. Per the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone aged 6 months and older should get the 2024-2025 vaccine. So, unless you’re a tiny baby, that means you. (If you are a…
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WomenTalk: Choose to Protect
Read More: WomenTalk: Choose to ProtectOn this week’s episode of WomenTalk, we’re joined by acclaimed actor, mother, and business owner Nicole Ari Parker, to discuss why we must continue to raise awareness about Covid vaccinations. We discuss available options, as well as the importance of protecting ourselves and loved ones. Watch more WomenTalk episodes
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6 Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccines to Help You Understand Your Options
Read More: 6 Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccines to Help You Understand Your OptionsThe world of Covid vaccines has certainly changed since the initial pandemic days of people waiting in long lines to get vaccinated. Today, there are several different Covid vaccines to choose from. Two are mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna) and one is a protein-based vaccine (Novavax). And if you’re confused about what’s available and when you…
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Congressional Briefing: Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Vaccination and Screening
Read More: Congressional Briefing: Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Vaccination and ScreeningCancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which include cervical, throat, head, neck, anal, penile and vaginal, remain a significant public health problem in the United States. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and an estimated 4,300 deaths from cervical cancer will occur in 2023 in the U.S. Fortunately, in addition…
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A New Covid Variant Is Causing Cases to Rise. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Read More: A New Covid Variant Is Causing Cases to Rise. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.Is Covid over? We wish. Like us, you’ve probably wrapped your brain around the fact that Covid — and variants of the virus — are still hanging around. And unfortunately Covid cases are on the rise. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported almost 35,000 people in the U.S. were…
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Top 5 Ways to Feel Empowered About Vaccine Decision-Making
Read More: Top 5 Ways to Feel Empowered About Vaccine Decision-MakingVaccines have been around for hundreds of years and have protected millions of people from illness. They’re one of the safest and most effective tools we have for keeping ourselves, our loved ones and our communities healthy. But there’s a lot of information (and misinformation) about vaccines floating around out there, and it’s not always…
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Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines
Read More: Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 VaccinesReviewed by Sabra Klein, Ph.D. + Infographic text As of May 2023, 68 million Americans in the U.S. — 1 out of 5 people —- were unvaccinated against Covid-19, had not completed their primary series or had not gotten a booster dose. Now that a few types of Covid-19 vaccines are available, experts hope more…
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Choose to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Vaccinated Against Covid
Read More: Choose to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Vaccinated Against Covid+ Infographic text Slide 1: Choose to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Vaccinated Against Covid When it comes to vaccines, you have options Slide 2: Get Protected Covid vaccines can protect you from serious illness, being hospitalized and even dying from Covid. That means getting vaccinated can help you — and the people…
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Immunocompromised People and Covid-19 Clinical Trials
Read More: Immunocompromised People and Covid-19 Clinical Trials+ Infographic text If your immune system doesn’t work at full strength, you’re at higher risk for getting an infection or disease like Covid-19. It may not be your first thought to join a clinical trial that is studying new medicines or vaccines, but this type of research is key to protecting people who are…
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Choose to Protect
Read More: Choose to ProtectCovid might not be a public health emergency anymore — but it’s not over yet. It’s still an ongoing health concern. In fact, there were more than 14,000 hospitalizations from Covid in the U.S. in the first week of November alone. At HealthyWomen, we know women play an important role when it comes to the…
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6 Places to Get the Flu Vaccine
Read More: 6 Places to Get the Flu VaccineCoughing. Sniffling. Aching. It’s the most germiest time of the year. Cases of the flu are rising in most parts of the country. But you can help protect yourself and others by getting the flu vaccine. And now’s a good time to get it ahead of the busy holiday season. It’s easier than ever to…
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Nicole Ari Parker on Choosing to Protect Herself and Her Family from Covid
Read More: Nicole Ari Parker on Choosing to Protect Herself and Her Family from CovidHealthyWomen recently sat down with actor, mother and business owner Nicole Ari Parker to discuss the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid. The star of the new show “The Refuge Plays” has also been supporting health and wellness initiatives for many years. Here, she sheds light on vaccine hesitancy among people of color, the crucial…
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Why Are More Women Being Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Later?
Read More: Why Are More Women Being Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Later?A growing number of American women are overdue for their recommended cervical cancer screenings, a statistic healthcare providers (HCPs) worry could be one reason behind the increase in late stage (stages 2 to 4) cervical cancer diagnoses among certain groups. Another theory is lack of HPV vaccination. Miami mother Avi Grant-Noonan was up to date…
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How are Vaccines Made?
Read More: How are Vaccines Made?+ Video transcript How Are Vaccines Made? Image of a large family seated around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Mom, at the head of the table, is talking Mom: I’m so glad we could all be together for Thanksgiving this year! Emily, we’re especially glad to finally meet you. Sam has been gushing about you…
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The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon
Read More: The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending SoonAt the first hint of a sore throat or sniffle, my instinct is to reach for a rapid Covid-19 test, especially if I’m going to be around other people. It helps that I have a large stash of free Covid tests thanks to a federal public health emergency (PHE) requirement that health insurers pay for…
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Common Diseases and Their Vaccines
Read More: Common Diseases and Their VaccinesMedically reviewed by Christina Cwynar, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC + Video text Video/Image Voiceover/Audio Drawing of woman lying in a hospital bed erased and replaced with drawing of a syringe Many formerly common diseases are now under control, thanks to vaccines. Let’s look at some of these diseases — and the vaccines that prevent them.…
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Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Read More: Preparing for the Next PandemicOver three years and more than 6.5 million deaths later, the Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet. As people around the world work to bring the current pandemic to an end, we must also ask ourselves: How do we prepare for the next one? Reframing the conversation around Covid In spite of the fact that…
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Covid Vaccine Schedule for Adults
Read More: Covid Vaccine Schedule for Adults+ Infographic text Covid-19 vaccines are safe and effective. They help prevent you from getting infected and lower your risk of serious illness if you do. Who should get vaccinated? All adults in the United States are eligible for Covid-19 vaccines and at least one booster. Adults are considered up to date after a primary…
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Did You Get a Polio Vaccine as a Child? Here’s How to Find Out.
Read More: Did You Get a Polio Vaccine as a Child? Here’s How to Find Out.Long before Covid-19 disrupted daily life and put millions of people at risk, polio outbreaks caused thousands of cases of paralysis, disability and death in the 1940s and early 1950s. With the invention of polio vaccines in the 1950s, cases dropped steadily and polio was officially gone from the Americas in the 1990s. Today, polio…
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How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About Getting the HPV Vaccine as an Adult
Read More: How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About Getting the HPV Vaccine as an AdultMedically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP This resource was created with support from Merck. + Video transcript What you need to know about getting the HPV vaccine as an adult. Narrator: HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and several types of cancers, including cervical, anal, vaginal,…
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What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis A, B and C
Read More: What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis A, B and CDesigned by Elizabeth Gething Reviewed by Joyce Knestrick, Ph.D., FNP-BC, FAANP + Infographic text Hepatitis is inflammation (swelling) of the liver, which performs important jobs such as filtering your blood and fighting infections. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses as well as heavy alcohol use, certain toxins, some medications and certain medical conditions. The three…
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Getting Vaccinated Won’t Just Protect You, It Will Help Protect My Vulnerable Children
Read More: Getting Vaccinated Won’t Just Protect You, It Will Help Protect My Vulnerable ChildrenAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector Nothing is permanent. Tomorrow may bring a step back instead of a step forward. Optimism is the only sane choice. Celebrate the wins. These are just a few of the things that I’m continuously learning as the mother of two children with special needs. I’m also always remembering that…
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What Is Pneumococcal Disease?
Read More: What Is Pneumococcal Disease?Pneumococcal disease is an umbrella term for illnesses caused by bacteria called pneumococcus. There are more than 90 types of pneumococcus, and they’re the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). CAP is the type of pneumonia people get from non-medical community settings. Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs. When you have a bacterial,…
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Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?
Read More: Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?Can pregnant women get vaccinated? There is well-documented evidence of the efficacy, safety and benefits of maternal immunization. But, despite that evidence and the recommendations of healthcare providers, many pregnant women do not receive essential vaccines during pregnancy that protect their babies against influenza (flu), tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (Tdap). In 2019 and 2020,…
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10 Vaccines Adults Should Get
Read More: 10 Vaccines Adults Should GetDid you know that adults need vaccines, even if they got all their vaccines as a child? Some vaccines you received should last your lifetime, while others need boosters years later. There are also a few vaccines that you might need once you reach a certain age or if you are in a particular situation.…
