VACCINES
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How You Can Vaccinate Against Cancer
You can eliminate your -- or your children's -- risk for six types of cancer with the safe and proven vaccine that prevents the human papillomavirus (HPV). Learn move about the HPV vaccine.
5 Tips to Help Your Child Have a Healthy School Year
As your family adjusts to back-to-school schedules, what should be on your back-to-school health checklist? Here is expert advice from Rainbow pediatrician Andrew Garner, MD, PhD, FAAP.
The Best Defense Against Measles When You're Traveling
This past year, measles has made a resurgence in the United States and throughout the world. What you need to know to avoid getting measles -- or bringing the disease back home.
Business Travelers: Your Best Advice for Safe Travel Abroad
International corporate travel can be risky business. An employee who gets sick while traveling can mean a loss of productivity and a cost to your business. How you can help keep your employees healthy when traveling abroad.
The Vaccine That Can Keep Your Child From Getting Cancer
If you could vaccinate your kids against cancer, would you? Although the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been shown to cause cancer, many parents don’t vaccinate their children against HPV, a common infection spread by skin-to-skin contact.
Stay Healthy During Your Trip to Africa With the Right Vaccines
It sounds so exciting: A safari in Africa … rafting down the Nile … shopping in Nairobi. But be sure to think about taking the necessary precautions to stay healthy and well while traveling -- including the right vaccines.
5 Things You Need to Know About Measles
Measles is a very contagious viral illness. It's also known as rubeola, and causes a distinct rash and a fever. What you need to know about this disease.
What to Do When Your Child is Afraid of Getting a Shot
Many children have a fear of needles. Learn how to ease your child’s anxiety.