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World Hepatitis Day: The History of the Hepatitis B Vaccine
A few hepatitis B virus particles amid an excess of surface proteins. Image: CDC In the early 1970s, Ted Slavin, a hemophiliac, learned his blood was special. Over a lifetime of transfusions, he had...
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Over 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does, Part 6: Vaccinations
Welcome to the latest installment of “Over 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does,” a series on Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona’s blog that highlights Planned Parenthood’s diverse array of...
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STD Awareness: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Pregnancy
Every month since January 2011, we’ve been sharing installments of our STD Awareness series, and each month, we’ve encouraged you to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by using...
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National Infant Immunization Week: A Timely Reminder to Protect Your Child
Vaccinations, or immunizations, are important for the health of your baby. National Infant Immunization Week, in its 20th year, continues to educate and inform parents of this important information. In...
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It’s August: A Time to Be Aware of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
There are many simple things we can do to protect our children. Image: Kona Gallagher August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The importance of vaccination is becoming a bigger issue every...
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The Condom Broke. Now What?
Protecting yourself with barriers like condoms is an important part of keeping yourself healthy when you and your partner don’t know one another’s STD status. Condoms are also great for pregnancy...
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Hepatitis B Vaccine: The Importance of the Birth Dose
Did you know that Saturday kicked off National Infant Immunization Week, which is part of a worldwide observance that shines the spotlight on the importance of vaccination? Most of us think of infant...
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Why Do Newborns Need the Hepatitis B Vaccine?
The first vaccine a baby receives — within hours or days of birth — protects them from hepatitis B virus (HBV). In a lot of people’s minds, HBV is associated with drug use and sexual activity — which...
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