Many parents who are themselves vaccinated are hesitant about getting their young children vaccinated, according to recent studies.
Recent studies show the immunity provided by the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines is more than 5 times more effective than the natural immunity that occurs from contracting COVID-19. But researchers warn the immunity from the vaccines does fade over time.
Unlike COVID-19, young children are at high risk of serious complications from influenza infections, so getting a flu shot should be a top priority for kids. The peak of flu season is from December to February, so now is the time to get the flu shot.
A minimally invasive surgical procedure for a common heart condition eliminates the need for blood thinners to prevent stroke. The Watchman device is inserted into the heart and keeps blood clots from traveling to the brain and causing a stroke.
The CDC recommends children ages 5-11 receive a child-sized version of the Pfizer vaccine. This recommendation only pertains to the Pfizer vaccine. Federal authorities have not authorized the other COVID vaccines for young children.
While children are still less affected by COVID-19 than adults, if they do get it they can develop Long COVID, which could be with them for months or longer.
Trusted leaders in the community can help encourage Black women to get health screenings that could help them survive breast cancer.
Deep Brain Stimulation, a kind of brain pacemaker, is showing promise in restoring some abilities to those who have had debilitating strokes.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer is an extremely aggressive and deadly form of breast cancer, but Cleveland Clinic researchers are having some success in clinical trials with a vaccine that may be able to prevent cancer from developing.
