January 21, 2022
Six Common HPV Vaccine Myths Debunked
From age requirements to rare side effects, women’s health nurse practitioners share the facts on the vaccine that guards against cervical cancer and more.
Tag: Infectious Disease
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December 21, 2021COVID-19 Update: Boosters, Floosters and the Omicron VariantInfectious disease experts discuss the latest on COVID-19 boosters, timing flu shots and the Omicron variant. -
December 7, 2021Podcast: How to Safely Gather This Holiday SeasonEvaluating your personal risk for COVID and layering safety measures can help keep you and your family safe. -
November 5, 2021What You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine and Kids Ages Five and UpThe COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11, so we spoke with pediatrician Dr. Meg Frizzola to answer questions from parents. -
October 25, 2021Step by Step: What to Do If You Think You Have COVID-19From what to do if you start having symptoms, the differences between COVID-19 tests, what to do if you test positive, to when you can re-enter society safely, this is your complete guide to care. -
October 21, 2021Can You Have Natural Immunity
to COVID-19?Dr. John Zurlo breaks down the difference between natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity, and why COVID-19 vaccination remains critical. -
October 18, 2021Best Practices For Face Masks For Your ChildrenHere are the mask-wearing best practices you need to know, from best types of masks, to how often they need to be washed. -
September 22, 2021Targeting Sepsis: Early Detection and Treatment Are CriticalSeptember is Sepsis Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness of a leading cause of deaths in U.S. hospitals. -
August 25, 2021Here’s What You Can Expect for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots This FallDr. Bruce Meyer, president of Jefferson Health, provides the latest on booster shot recommendations and updates on vaccines for children under 12. -
August 11, 2021How Effective Are Vaccines Against the Delta Variant? Should We Get Booster Shots? And Other Questions AnsweredInfectious diseases physician and Chair of the Jefferson COVID-19 Task Force Dr. John Zurlo discusses everything from masking up (even when you’re fully vaccinated) to the potential of booster shots. -
August 3, 2021Podcast: Living with Long COVID and New Hopes for TreatmentAfter a mild case of COVID, the lasting effects are proving to be severe for three Philadelphia women. Alternative medicine is offering hope.