Philippine Heart Month

Philippine Heart Month

Listen to Your Heart: 2019 Philippine National Heart Month Valentine’s Day is the first thing that comes to our minds when we hear the word “February”. However, the season of love is also a celebration for what gives all the love-our hearts! That’s why...
Top Recommended Vaccinations

Top Recommended Vaccinations

Experts Recommend Top 7 Vaccines for Filipino Adults It is a common misconception that vaccinations are only for kids and babies. But in fact, as adults with responsibilities, getting vaccine shots is an even more important factor in taking care of one’s health...
Worst Flu Season in 10 Years in the US

Worst Flu Season in 10 Years in the US

Many hospitals in the US are struggling to manage the influx of patients with the flu.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US federal agency in charge of protecting public health and safety, believes that the number of influenza cases reported is...
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Report

Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Report

  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducts studies each year to estimate how well the flu vaccine protects people from getting sick against the Influenza virus.  This is called vaccine effectiveness (VE) and is largely based on the information that...
Pregnancy and German Measles Vaccination

Pregnancy and German Measles Vaccination

  Most women think they no longer need vaccination against German Measles (Rubella) since they most likely were vaccinated against it when they were young.  Bad news is even if you were vaccinated at school, studies show that immunity against the virus may not...