Dr. Jeanne James, chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee, says childhood vaccinations are one of the biggest public-health successes of our time, but we have to keep educating parents in order for it to stay that way.
Dr. Robert Yates, an OB/GYN and corporate medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in Memphis, says it’s important to know what to expect and what you need out of your visit.
Check out this list and see if you are missing any of these important health screenings. If you’re not sure, talk to your doctor.
A pregnant woman needs to take precautions to ensure her health and her baby’s. That includes getting certain vaccinations — and avoiding others until after the birth.
The list of vaccines that every child gets before age 2 can feel overwhelming, but parents should feel confident that they are doing the right thing for their children when it comes to immunizations.
Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains 10 unique health care needs LGBTQ individuals may have.
Commercials for the HPV vaccine are commonplace these days, but many people don’t know much about the disease itself.