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Hepatitis A virus particles are pictured in this electron micrograph. Image: Betty Partin, CDC Hepatitis isn’t commonly thought of as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) — for most people, hepatitis...
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A few hepatitis B virus particles amid an excess of surface proteins. Image: CDC In the early 1970s, Ted Slavin, a hemophiliac, learned his blood was special. Over a lifetime of transfusions, he had...
View ArticleOver 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does, Part 6: Vaccinations
Welcome to the latest installment of “Over 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does,” a series on Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona’s blog that highlights Planned Parenthood’s diverse array of...
View ArticleNational Infant Immunization Week: A Timely Reminder to Protect Your Child
Vaccinations, or immunizations, are important for the health of your baby. National Infant Immunization Week, in its 20th year, continues to educate and inform parents of this important information. In...
View ArticleHepatitis B Vaccine: The Importance of the Birth Dose
Did you know that Saturday kicked off National Infant Immunization Week, which is part of a worldwide observance that shines the spotlight on the importance of vaccination? Most of us think of infant...
View ArticleWhy Do Newborns Need the Hepatitis B Vaccine?
The first vaccine a baby receives — within hours or days of birth — protects them from hepatitis B virus (HBV). In a lot of people’s minds, HBV is associated with drug use and sexual activity — which...
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