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If you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that caused it never actually left your body. It stayed inactive in your nerve tissue, quietly waiting. For some people, that virus comes back later in life and causes shingles, a painful condition that affects around one million Americans every year. Ask anyone who has had …
Category Archives: Vaccination & Immunization
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Apr
Apr
Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day – it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins. With April marking World Immunization Week, it’s a great time for college‑bound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …
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In the face of a growing measles outbreak in Texas and across the United States, Legacy Community Health is committed to safeguarding children and our broader community. We know that some parents have concerns about the MMR vaccine and autism. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy …
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As we move deeper into winter, flu season is in full swing across the United States. At Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to keeping you and your family healthy with the latest information, updated vaccines, and practical prevention strategies. This Season Is Proving Severe The 2025-2026 flu season is already showing concerning trends. As of …
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When it comes to your child’s health, every season brings its own challenges. Winter often means more flu, RSV, and sore throats. Spring can trigger allergy flare-ups, summer may bring scrapes, insect bites, or dehydration, and fall can lead to respiratory viruses and school-related stress. While many Latino families turn to remedios caseros like teas, …
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Cada temporada del año trae sus propios retos para la salud de tus hijos. En invierno son comunes la gripe, el VRS (Virus Respiratorio Sincicial) y el dolor de garganta. En primavera aumentan las alergias. En verano, hay más raspaduras, picaduras de insectos o casos de deshidratación. Y en otoño, suelen presentarse virus respiratorios y …
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September serves as Sexual Health Awareness Month, highlighting the need for open dialogue about sexual health. Awareness campaigns shine a spotlight on health issues that need ongoing attention. At Legacy Community Health, however, sexual health is something we’re committed to year-round. In June, our Health Navigation Director, Jill Jahns, contributed to the ongoing conversation with …
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June isn’t just a time for Father’s Day celebrations and summer beginnings—it’s also a time to focus on an often-overlooked issue: men’s health. Each year, Men’s Health Week (June 9-15) encourages conversations and action around preventing and managing common health conditions that disproportionately affect men. According to Harvard Health, men in the U.S. live, on …
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Each year, more than 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,200 die from it. But as Legacy’s Dr. Rachel Robinson Scott explains, many of these cases can be prevented through early detection and regular screening, making awareness and access to care more important than ever. What Causes Cervical Cancer? …
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Vaccines are one of the most effective tools in modern medicine, saving millions of lives around the world by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. But despite their proven safety and effectiveness, in recent years vaccination rates have fallen. This has led to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, whooping cough, influenza, and others. …
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