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One Surprisingly Easy Way to Skip the Flu This Year
Believe it or not, flu season kicks off in October and can last until May. Most years, flu season hits its peak in December, January and February, which means that now is the perfect time to get a…
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Events are held all month long in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and PWOG is doing its part by sharing life-saving information about breast cancer symptoms and prevention. About 12…
CDC Expands List of Zika-affected Countries to Southeast Asia
The CDC has expanded its list of countries that pregnant woman should avoid, as the list now includes 11 countries in Southeast Asia. Federal health officials advise those who are pregnant to…
Zika Virus 101: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Pregnancy
Since the start of 2016, the Zika virus has captured headline after headline around the world. What was first an outbreak limited to certain South American countries has spread across the Americas,…
California Experiencing a Whooping Cough Epidemic
California is currently experiencing a pertussis epidemic. Pertussis, also known as "whooping cough", occurs in young infants and can be prevented when pregnant women receive the Tdap…
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