Category Archives: Vaccination & Immunization

From Remedios Caseros to Checkups: Caring for Latino Children Year-Round

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, …

De los Remedios Caseros a los Chequeos MƩdicos: Cuidando a la NiƱez Latina Todo el AƱo

Cada temporada del aƱo 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 mĆ”s raspaduras, picaduras de insectos o casos de deshidratación. Y en otoƱo, suelen presentarse virus respiratorios y …

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month: A Year-Round Guide to Staying Healthy

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 …

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Men’s Health Week Matters

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 …

Cervical Cancer Doesn’t Have to Be Deadly—Prevention Starts Now

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? …

Why Vaccines Are More Important Than Ever

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. …

Breaking Barriers: HIV Care and Support for Latinos at Legacy Community Health

In Harris County, where nearly half of Texas’s new HIV diagnoses are reported, the Latino community faces unique challenges—but also new opportunities for hope and change. Of the approximately 5,000 new HIV diagnoses reported annually in Texas, 40% occur in Harris County, with Hispanic/Latino individuals accounting for 22% of these cases. These statistics highlight an …

Bird Flu on the Rise: What It Means for You and How Legacy Can Help

As bird flu cases increase, concerns are growing for public health and the agricultural industry. Avian influenza, or bird flu, primarily affects wild birds but can spread to domestic poultry—and in rare cases, humans. At Legacy Community Health, we’re committed to keeping you informed and protected. Our team provides up-to-date information, essential resources, and access …

Protecting Families from Pertussis: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know

Texas is experiencing a concerning uptick of pertussis (whooping cough), with cases reaching levels not seen in over a decade. Legacy Community Health remains dedicated to educating and empowering families to safeguard their health during this outbreak. This highly contagious bacterial infection is preventable through timely vaccination. The Galveston County Health District recently confirmed multiple …

Vaccinate at Legacy: Protecting Our Community from Meningococcal Disease

Vaccinate at Legacy: Protecting Our Community from Meningococcal Disease When a student was diagnosed at HISD’s Bonham Elementary School with Meningococcal Disease last fall, parents were understandably concerned. Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and can lead to meningitis, which is swelling of the brain and spinal cord lining. It also causes bloodstream …