“Stigma kept me from accepting help”: One Pennsylvanian’s path to recovery
José Lugo, a community leader in Reading, Pennsylvania, shares his story of recovering from substance use disorder and how his family and community supported him.
Infectious Disease
Can the chickenpox vaccine cause shingles? We answer questions about the infections and protection
The chickenpox vaccine contains a live, weakened version of that virus, but studies show it’s uncommon for it to cause shingles.
What families should know about whooping cough
Whooping cough can be dangerous. Fortunately, vaccines are extremely effective at preventing it across age groups.
Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is surging in several states across the country. Babies too young to be fully vaccinated are most at risk.

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Algunas vacunas ahora implican una conversación con un proveedor de atención médica antes de la vacunación.

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