Why Are There So Many Cases of Whooping Cough These Days?
Why Are There So Many Cases of Whooping Cough These Days?
Mary Mata October 4, 2011
In 2010 there were 9,100 reported cases of Whooping cough. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease that in rare cases can be fatal to children. It […]
Working To Prevent 1 Million Heart Disease Deaths
Mary Mata September 20, 2011
The “Million Hearts” initiative aims to prevent 1 million deaths from cardiovascular disease over the next five years. In addition to costing Americans $444 billion a year in medical costs […]
Vaccines Are Important To Everyone’s Health
Mary Mata August 16, 2011
You never outgrow your need to be vaccinated. No matter what your age, there are recommended vaccines to help keep you, your family, and your community safe. Each year, 50,000 […]
