Ridding the World of Cervical Cancer
The World Health Organization has a plan to rid the entire planet of cervical cancer. Here's what you need to know about this commonly diagnosed disease.
Don’t Put Off Your Screening and Vaccination for Cervical Cancer
Screening and vaccination are vital for preventing cervical cancer, and women need to know the preventive tools available
5 Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You’re Vaccinated
Health experts explain why Americans should hold on to their masks after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
I Was a Polio Pioneer, and I Can’t Wait to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
As a child during the polio epidemic, I never imagined my life might be saved twice by vaccines
How Many People Need to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine in Order to Stop the Coronavirus?
When enough of the population is vaccinated, the virus has a hard time finding new people to infect, and the epidemic starts dying out.
What’s Not Being Said About Why African Americans Need to Take the Covid-19 Vaccine
African Americans need to take the COVID-19 vaccine to protect their health, but if African Americans don't take the vaccine, the nation will never get to herd immunity
Farmworkers, Firefighters and Flight Attendants Jockey for Vaccine Priority
As the greatest vaccination effort in the history of the country begins, your place in line could depend on what you do and where you live
Breast Cancer Screening & Testing
Breast cancers can start in different parts of the breast, with the cells forming a tumor that can often be seen on an X-ray or felt as a lump.
Latinos Are Especially Reluctant to Get Flu Shots – How a Small Clinic in Indiana Found Ways to Overcome That
With the COVID-19 vaccine on the way, it's crucial to understand why certain communities are reluctant to get vaccinated — and how to earn their trust
When Can Children Get the Covid-19 Vaccine? 5 Questions Parents Are Asking
An infectious disease pharmacist and professor share their insights on vaccinating kids for COVID-19
Adults Need Vaccines, But Not Everyone Gets Them
Socioeconomic barriers lower vaccine access in marginalized communities
Opinion: Communications Vital to Success of Vaccine Rollout
Given the resistance to vaccines, we need a multifaceted campaign led by allies in health care and other sectors, including trusted community leaders.
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