Prevention
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Things Men Should Know About HPV
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HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. HPV is a common, highly contagious virus type passed from person to person via intimate skin-to-skin sexual contact and can infect both men and women. There are over 200 different strains of human papillomavirus. Some types classified as “low-risk” can cause genital warts, while other types classified as “high-risk” can…
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Occurring each year in May, skin cancer awareness month is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of the most common form of cancer. People of all skin tones develop skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer affects one in five Americans before the age of 70.…
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World Immunization Week
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For over two centuries, vaccines have helped make the world safer. World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April each year, aims to raise global awareness of the value of immunization and promote the life-saving power of vaccines to protect people of all ages from preventable diseases. Vaccination is a safe, highly effective,…
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time dedicated to providing information on birth defects, prevention or risk reduction, and where to seek help if you have concerns about birth defects. The CDC estimates that 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect in the United States every year. Depending on the…
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National Influenza Vaccination Week Reminder – It’s Not Too Late!
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In 2025, National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 1st-7th. This is a reminder that if you haven’t been vaccinated against the flu yet, it’s not too late, schedule your shot today!
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Preventing Illness this Fall and Winter
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There are many things to love and enjoy with the changing seasons, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but getting sick is not one of them. Here are some tips to staying healthy this fall and winter.
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It’s Respiratory Virus Season!
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Respiratory viruses, like flu, RSV, and COVID-19, are typically most active in the fall and winter. Today, the CDPH urges everyone, but especially pregnant women, elderly, and children, to go out and get vaccinated for the flu.
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Celebrate Healthy Aging Month
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September is Healthy Aging Month. As we age, we become aware of the changes in our minds and bodies. Living a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with those changes. It may also prevent some health problems and help make the most of your life. You can celebrate Healthy Aging Month by practicing these five…
