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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What’s the Difference Between Vaccines From Moderna and Pfizer?

    January 19, 2021

    The FDA has authorized two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, one from Pfizer and one from Moderna. Know their similarities and differences. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

    Tagged with: COVID-19, preventative care, vaccine

    Know the similarities and differences between Moderna and Pfizer vaccines
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    4 Important Vaccines Adults Shouldn’t Skip

    May 3, 2018

    Older adults and seniors need protection against infectious illnesses just like children do. Vaccines are essential. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: influenza, Pertussis, Pinnacle Health, pneumonia, shingles, vaccine, Whooping Cough

    Vaccine
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    HPV and Head and Neck Cancer: What’s the Link?

    June 30, 2015

    Human papilloma virus is linked to not only cervical cancer but also head and neck cancers. Learn more about the cancer risk factors and prevention. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: cancer and HPV, genital warts, head and neck cancer, HPV, HPV vaccine, human papilloma virus, medical mondays, oral cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, sexually transmitted disease, sexually transmitted infection, std, throat cancer, vaccine

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  • Article - 6 Minute Read

    Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Key

    February 4, 2015

    Find out how common vaccinations, such as the MMRV vaccine, can help prevent outbreaks of formerly eradicated diseases, such as the measles outbreak in CA. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: chicken pox, children, immunization, infectious disease, measles, measles outbreak, MMRV, mumps, rubella, vaccinate, vaccination, vaccine, varicella

    Measles Outbreak Vaccination Key

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