Tag Archives: Vaccination & Immunization

What You Need to Know About Shingles and How to Protect Yourself

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 …

Vaccines You Need Before You Head to College

Healthcare worker administers a vaccine to a patient’s upper arm with the Legacy Community Health logo and 'Healthy, Happy Kids' slogan overlayed.

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. …