Tag: vaccinations
Dad’s Amazing Response to Baby’s First Shots
Dads are great, right? They're the ones who are always strong when we need them to be. They stay calm and collected in the...
Possible Measles Case in Fairfax County
UPDATE from the Fairfax County: The confirmatory test result for the suspected measles case has come back negative. Although this was not a positive...
The Vaccination Wars. The Dos vs. The Do Nots.
It used to be that getting a vaccination was a given, then it was in vogue not to for various reasons, now according to...
Encouraging Decline in HPV Rates
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted disease that is passed through skin-to-skin contact. HPV is primarily spread through sexual intercourse, but...
Seasonal Flu Vaccine: What If You Are Pregnant?
While we have just started to enjoy autumn in Virginia, it’s important that we take steps now to protect ourselves from what is just...
Does HPV vaccine promote promiscuity among young girls?
As grandparents and parents, many of us were never exposed to the HPV vaccine that is required for Virginia girls. The vaccine is required...
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