The 2025–26 Flu Season Is Severe: The Flu Vaccine Can Still Help!
By Annette Pinder This influenza season has been one of the more severe compared to recent years....
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New Vaccine Schedule Sparks Concerns for Children’s Health
By Annette Pinder Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, a former...
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Winter Vomiting Disease: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
By Annette Pinder Winter vomiting disease, commonly known as norovirus, is a highly contagious...
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Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Courtesy of General Physician, PC Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness...
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Rabid Raccoon Reported in the Town of Lockport
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) confirms a case of rabies in a raccoon found in...
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WHO Warns of Rising Superbugs: What It Means for WNY
By Annette Pinder In October 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning: In...
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Staying Healthy This Winter: Updated Immunization Recommendations
by Annette Pinder As we move into another Western New York winter, family physicians are reminding...
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Protect Yourself from Shingles with the Shingrix Vaccine
Courtesy of Immunize.org Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful rash caused by...
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Learn About Sepsis and Know the Signs
by Annette Pinder I learned about sepsis when my mother-in-law contracted it while recovering from...
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CMV: A Common Cause of Birth Defects
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages. When a pregnant woman...
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