Category: prevention

Treating TB During an Emergency

March 24 is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. World TB Day is a day to educate the public about the impact of TB in the United States and around the world. Tuberculous (TB) has had several names over many millennia. Ancient Greeks called it “phthisis.” Ancient Romans named it “tabes.” TB was commonly called “consumption” in Read More >

March 22, 2021 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

preparedness

emergencies, infection, personal health, prevention, public health, tB, tuberculosis

5 Things You Might Not Know About Human Papillomavirus

Portrait Of Grandmother With Daughter And Granddaughter

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that infects both women and men. Although most HPV infections go away on their own, infections that don’t go away (persist) can cause changes in the cells and lead to cancer. With HPV vaccine, we have a powerful tool to prevent most of these cancers from ever developing. Read More >

January 20, 2016 by Blog Administrator37 Comments

General, prevention

cancer, cervical, HPV, human papilomavirus, prevention, public health, vaccine