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December 18, 2019
What If You Could Protect Your Child from Cancer?
There are a lot of conflicting messages out there about the HPV vaccination. It’s time to set the record straight and get the facts about protecting your child from HPV-related cancers.
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December 11, 2019
10 Flu Facts to Keep You Protected During Flu Season
The weather turns colder, the seasons change from fall to winter, and the first real signs of flu season are visible. Flu season begins in October, and runs through May, but the peak times for the flu are often seen in December, January, and February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that…
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December 04, 2019
Antibiotics: Don’t Get in My Belly
Antibiotics are powerful medications that can treat several bacterial infections when used appropriately. Unfortunately, they’re often used when they shouldn’t be, causing more harm than some may think.
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November 25, 2019
Mental Health and the Holidays: Tips to Keep You Healthy
The holidays are supposed to be a time for joy, but for some people, they can introduce feelings of stress – about work, family, finances, and about how to balance it all. Feelings of anxiety or depression can also develop during the holidays, and that’s why it’s important to recognize the difference between temporary melancholy…
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November 20, 2019
Quitting Smoking is Difficult but Not Impossible
Anytime is a good time to quit smoking or vaping. If you’ve been thinking about kicking the habit, join the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on November 21. Quitting is hard, but it’s not impossible. With the right support and resources, you can quit.
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October 23, 2019
The Capital Region’s Top Doctors for 2019
Choosing the right primary care doctor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. That’s why CDPHP is providing you with powerful data showing which practices have risen to the top.
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