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Allergy & Immunology
October 13, 2015
There are a lot of misconceptions that exist today about vaccines and vaccine safety. Primary care provider Barbara Davies from Bassett's Andes Health Center recently addressed some questions from readers of The Daily Star.
Prevention of HPV infections and the associated cancers is very effective. When groups of individuals who received HPV vaccine were studied, it has been reported that 97% developed antibodies to the specific viruses.
The HPV vaccine is recommended for boys and girls beginning at age 11. This is important because it has been proven to prevent certain forms of cancer. Hear more from Bassett’s chief of pediatrics Dr. Philip Heavner.
Bassett Healthcare Network is partnering with the YMCA for the 2019 “Rally for the Y,” which is taking place the entire month of February at the Oneonta YMCA.
Here is a snapshot of 2018 and the programs and initiatives of Bassett Medical Center aimed improving the health and lives of the patients we serve.