ThereĢƵ good news and bad news on the measles front.
First, the good news: Of the 12 confirmed cases of measles in Pennsylvania, none, thankfully, were in Washington, Greene or Fayette counties.
Now for the bad: ItĢƵ only a matter of time before the highly contagious, once-eradicated ...
As health needs evolve throughout life, it can be easy to forget how crucial vaccinations can be for protecting against preventable diseases. Many associate vaccines with childhood, remembering the series of shots received during early school years. However, vaccination importance extends far ...
If you’re of a certain age – about 70 and beyond – itĢƵ entirely fine to be nostalgic about some things from your childhood, like hula hoops, Davy Cockett coonskin caps, Elvis or “Gunsmoke.”
One thing you shouldn’t be nostalgic about, though, is the measles.
Before a vaccine ...