January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating and spreading awareness about cervical cancer, its prevention, and the significance of early detection. Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern worldwide, but advancements in medical science have provided powerful tools for prevention, particularly through the development of HPV vaccines. The theme for Cervical Health Awareness Month in 2024 is “Learn. Prevent. Screen”, which mainly emphasises the need of educating individuals about reducing cervical cancer risks and the life-saving benefits of frequent checkups.
The New Vaccines to Get in 2024
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending new vaccines for adults and kids in 2024, according to its latest annual guidelines finalized Jan. 11. The CDCās Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a collection of medical and public-health experts who regularly review evidence and research about vaccines, compiled the new guidelines.
Like it does every year, ACIP recommends that American adults receive an annual flu shot and several standard vaccinations, such as those for chickenpox (if they havenāt had it already) and tetanus. For infants and children, the pediatric immunization plan that includes shots such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains mostly the same.
Does it feel like everyone is getting sick? Flu, COVID and RSV are all circulating through Colorado
Fresh off the holidays, and now in the heart of winter, respiratory viruses are making their seasonal rounds through Colorado. And much like a lingering guest, the crud is sticking around longer than anyone wants.
āWeāre seeing a lot of flu,ā said Dr. Michelle Barron, Senior Director of Infection Prevention atĀ UCHealth. āSo certainly, if youāre down for the count, and youāre feeling it, it might be the flu.ā
She said COVID, RSV, and the common cold are also circulating.
Why are 1,500 Americans still dying from COVID every week?
More than three years into the pandemic, hundreds of Americans are still dying from COVID-19 every week.
For the week ending Dec. 9, the last week of complete data, there were 1,614 deaths from COVID, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The last four weeks of complete data show an average of 1,488 weekly deaths.
By comparison, there were 163 weekly deaths from the flu for the week ending Dec. 9, according toĀ CDC data.
Read more at ABC.
Measles Outbreak In Philadelphia Suggests Growing Problem Of Vaccine Hesitancy
A measles outbreak in Philadelphia has expanded to eight confirmed and three suspected cases with three patients hospitalized, city health officials said Monday. Vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and polio remain a public health threat. And with childhood vaccine hesitancy on the rise, the problem could get worse.
Officials at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health are now warning the public about several known exposure sites across the city, including healthcare facilities and a daycare center.
The Measles Vaccine: A Major Milestone in Public Health
The field of public health has seen numerous significant achievements throughout history, but one that particularly stands out is the development of the measles vaccine. This vaccine has not only played a crucial role in reducing the spread of measles but also in preventing serious complications associated with the disease. Its impact is most notable among vulnerable populations, especially children, whom it has helped protect from the harmful effects of measles. The widespread use of the measles vaccine has undoubtedly contributed to the decline in measles-related deaths and has been a key component in global efforts to eradicate the disease. The development and successful implementation of the measles vaccine have been recognized as a major public health milestone.
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays
In most U.S. states, respiratory illness levels are currently considered “high” or “very high,” according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A few respiratory viruses have been driving the upward trend. “The influenza virus is the thing that’s really skyrocketing right now,” saysĀ Dr. Steven Stack, public health commissioner for the state of Kentucky and president of theĀ Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. “Influenza is sharply escalating and driving more hospitalizations.”
Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines does my child need by age 6?
Have you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day theyāre born? One big reason: The youngest are most at risk of diseases. Itās also the time in your childās development that their immune system learns the most from vaccines.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a good time to check whether your child is up to date on vaccines, which help to provide immunity before kids are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Of all age groups, babies are more often hospitalized, and sometimes die, from diseases we can prevent with vaccines. Thatās why most of the childhood vaccines are recommended during your babyās first 12 to 18 months of life.
Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long Covid Risk
At least 200 million people worldwide have struggled with long COVID: a slew of symptoms that can persist for months or even years after an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. But research suggests that that number would likely be much higher if not for vaccines.
A growing consensus is emerging that receiving multiple doses of the COVID vaccine before an initial infection can dramatically reduce the risk of long-term symptoms. Although the studies disagree on the exact amount of protection, they show a clear trend: the more shots in your arm before your first bout with COVID, the less likely you are to get long COVID. One meta-analysis of 24 studies published in October, for example, found that people whoād had three doses of the COVID vaccineĀ were 68.7 percent less likely to develop long COVIDĀ compared with those who were unvaccinated. āThis is really impressive,ā says Alexandre Marra, a medical researcher at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in Brazil and the lead author of the study. āBooster doses make a difference in long COVID.ā
Staying up to date with adult vaccinations for the new year
Personal health is often among the top New Year’s resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations.
Whether it’s theĀ annual flu shot, latest COVID-19 booster, or milestone shots that cover pneumonia, shingles or tetanus, staying up to date on immunizations is just one way to protect your health.
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