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- Get answers to questions about whether the coronavirus or COVID-19 might impact your pregnancy, labor and delivery, or postnatal care.Get answers to questions about whether the coronavirus or COVID-19 might impact your pregnancy, labor and delivery, or postnatal care.
- Health Article description.COVID-19 vaccine can prevent COVID-19 disease. Vaccination can help reduce the severity of COVID-19 disease if you get sick. COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 that spreads easily from person to person.
- Vaccines can help protect you and your family against seasonal respiratory viruses like influenza (the flu) and RSV, as well as COVID-19.
- Health Article description.When your child has outgrown the forward-facing car seat's height and weight limit for using a harness, use a booster seat with a regular lap and shoulder belt. Booster seats raise your child up so that the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts fit properly. Adjust the shoulder belt to fit across the shoulder, not the neck...
- After serving on the White House COVID-19 response team, Bechara Choucair, MD, is returning to Kaiser Permanente as senior vice president and chief health officer.
- Health Article description.How can you prevent tetanus? You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended immunizations (shots). There are three different shots that protect you from tetanus. DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap...
- Health Article description.Discusses tetanus, also called lockjaw. Looks at cause by bacteria infection that makes a poison that causes severe muscle spasms. Looks at how bacteria enter the body through wound or cut. Covers vaccine shots (immunizations) to prevent tetanus.
- Thinking about hitting the road while pregnant? Learn how to stay safe while you’re out of town.
- Our 2022 Annual Report highlights how our shared purpose inspires and drives us. Our doctors, care teams, and staff advanced our mission as we improved the health of our members and the communities we serve.
- Health Article description.Vaccines help keep you and your child from getting certain diseases that are spread from person to person (infectious diseases). They also help reduce the spread of a disease and prevent a sudden outbreak of the disease, which is called an epidemic.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have your child get the HPV vaccine. Explains the vaccination process and includes tips on how to talk to your child about HPV. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Now that you're carrying precious cargo, you're probably wondering how to keep your baby safe during your pregnancy. Here are a few pregnancy dos and don'ts.Now that you're carrying precious cargo, you're probably wondering how to keep your baby safe during your pregnancy. Here are a few pregnancy dos and don'ts.
- Health Article description.Meningitis is inflammation of the lining (meninges) around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who have...
- Our Travel Advisory Service offers health advice tailored to your destinations, activities, and medical history.Our Travel Advisory Service offers health advice tailored to your destinations, activities, and medical history.
- Health Article description.Tetanus (lockjaw) is a preventable but dangerous bacterial infection that causes muscle spasms, trouble opening the mouth (lockjaw), trouble swallowing, and seizures. Usually found in dirt and soil, tetanus bacteria typically enter the body through a wound or cut. Tetanus bacteria thrive only in the absence of oxygen...
- Health Article description.The best way to stay healthy on your trip is to plan ahead. If you are planning to travel to another country, see a doctor several months before you leave so you will have enough time to get the vaccines you need. Also ask your doctor if there are...
- Health Article description.Explains ergonomics, common office injuries due to poor ergonomics, and how to help prevent injuries, including setting up your workstation. Gives self-care tips for relieving muscle aches and provides step-by-step instructions for stretches to relieve aches.
- Health Article description.My child's name is __________________________. My child's birthday is _________________. My child's doctor is __________________________. The doctor's phone number is _____________________. Age Immunization Dose Notes Date given Birth Hepatitis B...
- Health Article description.Infant and child car safety seats save lives. A child who is not in a car seat can be badly injured or killed during a crash or an abrupt stop. This can happen even at low speeds. A parent's arms are not strong enough to hold and protect a baby...
- Health Article description.Diphtheria is a contagious illness caused by a type of bacteria. It can cause breathing and swallowing problems and can damage the heart and central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Diphtheria, though rare, can be fatal if not treated. The DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) vaccine, given in childhood, protects...
- Health Article description.A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Although there may be cuts or bruises on the head or face, there may be no...
- Health Article description.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) creates Vaccine Information Statements (VISs), which have details about most vaccines given in the United States. The VISs are updated when needed. The information in these statements does not...
- Health Article description.Meningitis caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis is sometimes referred to as meningococcal disease. Some people have Neisseria meningitidis in their nose or throat without getting sick. But they can pass it to another person, who may get...
- Health Article description.Meningococcal ACWY vaccine can help protect against meningococcal disease caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y. A different meningococcal vaccine is available that can help protect against serogroup B. Meningococcal disease can cause meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord)...
- Health Article description.Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria spreads from person to person. TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the muscles. Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including being unable to open the mouth, having trouble swallowing...
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