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 …
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Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day ā it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins. With April marking World Immunization Week, itās a great time for collegeābound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …


