Q1: What is the difference between quadrivalent and 9-valent vaccines? A1: First of all, we must know that there are…
- April 30, 2020
Shingles vaccine
Zoster/shingles vaccine was licensed by the FDA in 2006. This vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by 51% and…
- April 29, 2020
Pneumococcal vaccine / Prevnar13 + Pneumovax23
Pneumococcal disease is common in young children, but older adults are at greatest risk of serious illness and death. There…
- April 29, 2020
Vaxigrip / Flu vaccine
What is the flu vaccine? An influenza vaccine is a vaccine given with a needle, usually in the arm. Seasonal…
- April 29, 2020
Hepatitis B vaccine
Why get vaccinated? Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a…
- April 29, 2020
HPV vaccine
Most cervical cancers are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Widespread immunization with the HPV vaccine could reduce the…
- April 29, 2020
Pap and HPV tests
Pap tests (or Pap smears) look for cancers and precancers in the cervix. Precancers are cell changes that can be…
- April 29, 2020
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
What is PEP? PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an…
- April 29, 2020
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
What is PrEP? PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an…