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5 Facts on Vaccines and Pregnancy 5 Facts on Vaccines and Pregnancy Patient Care

5 Facts on Vaccines and Pregnancy

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Oct. 19, 2018
Getting vaccinated against flu and other contagious illnesses is one of the most powerful ways a woman can protect herself and her baby, before and after it’s born. UR Medicine pregnancy specialist ...
Q and A: Breast Cancer Screening Q and A: Breast Cancer Screening Patient Care

Q and A: Breast Cancer Screening

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Oct. 3, 2018
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which annually sheds light on the importance of early detection. UR Medicine women's imaging specialist Dr. Avice O'Connell answers a few questions women commonly ...
Flu Shots: What, Why and When Flu Shots: What, Why and When Patient Care

Flu Shots: What, Why and When

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Oct. 2, 2018
Flu season is rapidly approaching and ads for flu shots are popping up everywhere. Should you get one? Will it work? UR Medicine vaccine expert Dr. Ann Falsey explains what's new this year and why ...