The Risk of Meningitis and the Bexsero Vaccine
As students prepare to leave home to attend college or university, the risk of meningitis is the last thing on their minds. People generally don’t realize that with dorm living and the close contact behaviour of student life, there comes an increased risk for the...
Shingles: A Risk Throughout the Year
Unlike colds and flus that tend to make people sick in the colder winter months, shingles is a risk at all times of the year. The burning rash can strike anytime, anywhere. The pain from shingles can be excruciating and lead to severe and long-lasting complications....
Whooping Cough on The Rise
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a potentially severe and fatal respiratory disease. It is often referred to as the “100-day cough” as the severe cough can last for weeks or even months. There are 20,000 to 40,000 million cases of whooping cough and...
Do You Need a Measles Vaccine?
It’s hard to turn on the news these days without hearing about measles. It’s one of the most contagious diseases known and has made a global comeback in the last few years. The news has widely reported the recent outbreaks in Europe that surpassed 30,00 cases in 2023....