Vaccines & Health Screenings
The best way to stay healthy is to make sure you are up to date on all your vaccines and health screenings. These links are a collection of those things most important.
Should HIV-Positive People Insist on Thimerosal Free Vaccines?
As part of our health maintenance plan, we are asked to take the influenza vaccine. For those living with HIV the influenza vaccine is an important part of their health maintenance plan. But a common concern pertains to the vaccine preservative thimerosal. There are questions of vaccine safety; specifically are thimerosal vaccines safe? Should HIV-infected people only use thimerosal free vaccines?
As part of our health maintenance plan, we are asked to take the influenza vaccine. For those living with HIV the influenza vaccine is an important part of their health maintenance plan. But a common concern pertains to the vaccine preservative thimerosal. There are questions of vaccine safety; specifically are thimerosal vaccines safe? Should HIV-infected people only use thimerosal free vaccines?
H1N1 Flu and People Living with HIV
With each day that passes we learn more and more about H1N1 flu and what we should do to protect ourselves. The CDC has just released their recommendations for H1N1 flu and people living with HIV.
With each day that passes we learn more and more about H1N1 flu and what we should do to protect ourselves. The CDC has just released their recommendations for H1N1 flu and people living with HIV.
H1N1 Flu - What Do We Know About the H1N1 Flu Vaccine
By now we have all heard of the H1N1 flu, or swine flu as it is sometimes called. The media coverage of the H1N1 flu has quieted a bit from the near hysterical level we saw a few months ago. But experts are concerned that the Fall is going to bring about a resurgence of the H1N1 flu. That combined with the typical seasonal flu could spell problems for some. But an H1N1 vaccine is on the way. What do we know about the new H1N1 flu vaccine?
By now we have all heard of the H1N1 flu, or swine flu as it is sometimes called. The media coverage of the H1N1 flu has quieted a bit from the near hysterical level we saw a few months ago. But experts are concerned that the Fall is going to bring about a resurgence of the H1N1 flu. That combined with the typical seasonal flu could spell problems for some. But an H1N1 vaccine is on the way. What do we know about the new H1N1 flu vaccine?
Tdap - More Than Just a Tetanus Vaccine
The tetanus vaccine is one of the many vaccines given to keep us all healthy. The tdap vaccine adds to the tetanus vaccine to protect us from another condition in addition to tetanus and diphtheria; the disease known as pertussis (whooping cough). This fact sheet explains this revved up version of the tetanus vaccine.
The tetanus vaccine is one of the many vaccines given to keep us all healthy. The tdap vaccine adds to the tetanus vaccine to protect us from another condition in addition to tetanus and diphtheria; the disease known as pertussis (whooping cough). This fact sheet explains this revved up version of the tetanus vaccine.
The Tuberculosis Skin Test
With the emergence of HIV there has been a new emergence of Tuberculosis - TB. Because of that fact, it is important to test all HIV positive people for TB. Tuberculosis testing is necessary because of the potential dangers of undetected TB infection. Let's look at the Tuberculosis Skin Test - the PPD.
With the emergence of HIV there has been a new emergence of Tuberculosis - TB. Because of that fact, it is important to test all HIV positive people for TB. Tuberculosis testing is necessary because of the potential dangers of undetected TB infection. Let's look at the Tuberculosis Skin Test - the PPD.
Double Dose Hepatitis B Vaccine For People Living With HIV
Will double dose Hepatitis B vaccine help you? Are there hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for people living with HIV?
Will double dose Hepatitis B vaccine help you? Are there hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for people living with HIV?
Your Guide to the HPV Vaccine
HPV is a known cause of cervical cancer and genital warts. Now there is an HPV vaccine to protect women from the virus that can have fatal consequences.
HPV is a known cause of cervical cancer and genital warts. Now there is an HPV vaccine to protect women from the virus that can have fatal consequences.
Mumps Vaccine Fact Sheet
Mumps vaccine information fact sheet.
Mumps vaccine information fact sheet.
Immunization Guidelines
Immunizations are an essential part of health maintenance. Here are the immunization guidelines for HIV infected adults.
Immunizations are an essential part of health maintenance. Here are the immunization guidelines for HIV infected adults.
Health Maintenance Guidelines
The way to stay healthy is by having regular health maintenance exams. How often should you have health screenings? These health maintenance guidelines will tell you.
The way to stay healthy is by having regular health maintenance exams. How often should you have health screenings? These health maintenance guidelines will tell you.
New Blood Test for TB
There is a new blood test for TB and it may someday replace the traditional TB skin test.
There is a new blood test for TB and it may someday replace the traditional TB skin test.
Should You Get the Flu Shot?
Sudden headache, achy muscles and joints, high fever and a persistent cough. It goes by many names but we all know it as the flu. There is a way to protect yourself however.
Sudden headache, achy muscles and joints, high fever and a persistent cough. It goes by many names but we all know it as the flu. There is a way to protect yourself however.
All About the Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine...or the lack of it is in the news these days. About and its Health Channel Guides have assembled all the information you need about the flu vaccine.
The flu vaccine...or the lack of it is in the news these days. About and its Health Channel Guides have assembled all the information you need about the flu vaccine.
Only High Risk People Get the Flu Vaccine...Am I High Risk?
With the predicted shortage of flu vaccine, only people who fall into one of several high risk categories are going to be able to get them. Are you in a high risk category?
With the predicted shortage of flu vaccine, only people who fall into one of several high risk categories are going to be able to get them. Are you in a high risk category?
The Importance of Colon Screenings
Colon cancer can be a killer. But there is a way to reduce your risk of colon cancer by getting regular colon screenings. This article illustrates the importance of colon screenings.
Colon cancer can be a killer. But there is a way to reduce your risk of colon cancer by getting regular colon screenings. This article illustrates the importance of colon screenings.
The Two-Part TB Test
About's Lung Diseases Guide Stacey Lloyd explains to us the two-part TB test.
About's Lung Diseases Guide Stacey Lloyd explains to us the two-part TB test.
Twinrix Vaccine (Combined Hepatitis A & B Vaccine)
The twinrix vaccine is an important part of staying healthy. Here is information you need about the Twinrix vaccine.
The twinrix vaccine is an important part of staying healthy. Here is information you need about the Twinrix vaccine.
Understanding PAP Exams
Understanding PAP exams is important if women are to stay healthy. This quick tip will help you better understand PAP exams
Understanding PAP exams is important if women are to stay healthy. This quick tip will help you better understand PAP exams
Vaccine Fact Sheets
Vaccines are given to stimulate the body's immune response in order to produce antibodies that will protect against certain illnesses. Learn more.
Vaccines are given to stimulate the body's immune response in order to produce antibodies that will protect against certain illnesses. Learn more.
Vaccines
Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy. This collection of vaccine fact sheets will help you better understand vaccines.
Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy. This collection of vaccine fact sheets will help you better understand vaccines.