Living with a chronic disease has its daily challenges and can certainly take a toll on one’s physical and mental wellbeing. In the Mountain State, asthma, heart disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes, extreme obesity, and cancer are the most...
Respiratory season is right around the corner! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the ACIP and CDC immunization recommendations for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV for the 2024-2025 respiratory season. The webinar will cover updates to the available...
A common misconception about the HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccine is that only girls need to receive it to protect them against cervical cancer. What some people may not know, is that HPV vaccination can prevent other HPV-related cancers that can affect males, too....
During pregnancy it’s normal to have questions about the best steps to ensure a healthy pregnancy. With respiratory season in full force, we thought we’d address some commonly asked questions to make sure you are prepared to protect yourself and your baby from...
HPV Infection Causes Cancer. HPV Vaccination is Cancer Prevention. You already protect your child from other types of cancer. You use sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. You lead a healthy and active lifestyle. You teach them not to use tobacco products. And you can...
West Virginians take small steps every day to protect themselves and each other. This season, there’s one more thing we can do. Get Your Flu Shot. Some of the steps we take every day to protect ourselves and those we love, include washing our hands, wearing a...
There is a great deal of information available online to help parents learn more about vaccination. The sites listed below offer accurate, science-backed information about immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases... General immunization information: The Centers...
Immunizations During Pregnancy The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends immunization during pregnancy to help protect against serious disease. There are four (4) immunizations recommended during pregnancy: flu, whooping cough, RSV...
Immunization is one of the best ways parents and caregivers can protect infants, children, and teens from dangerous, but preventable diseases. Immunization is considered to be one of the greatest public health achievements. Diseases like polio, tetanus, rubella, and...
By Allison Warden, MPH and Elaine Darling, MPH Ready to create a healthier, thriving community? We are excited to announce openings for two West Virginia communities to take part in Wild, Wonderful & Healthy West Virginia (WWHWV). What is Wild, Wonderful &...
By Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP and Elaine Darling, MPH Before kids’ backpacks were zipped and the buses rolled out for the start of the new school year, parents and caregivers put in countless hours setting children up for success. We can vouch for that as two...
By Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP and Elaine Darling, MPH Before we know it, children across the Mountain State will be starting school, meeting new friends and teachers, and settling into new routines. A big part of those routines will be in childcare centers and...