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COVID-19 Vaccinations for Community

Dec 18, 2020, 11:38 AM by Allison Sanford
The highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine has arrived and many community members are interested in learning when the vaccine will be available to the public.
Primary Care
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COVID Vaccine and Pregnancy

Feb 9, 2021, 2:06 PM by Allison Sanford
Many women are wondering if the COVID vaccine is safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dr. Samantha Morton shares the answers with WLTX.
Women's Services
Hollie Harmon interviewed on WIS

New Mother Thankful She Had COVID Vaccine

Aug 18, 2021, 5:48 PM by Allison Sanford
After delivering a healthy baby, Hollie Harmon knows her decision to have the COVID-19 vaccine was the right one. She, along with maternal fetal medicine specialist Paul Browne, MD, sat down with WIS TV to discuss pregnancy, fertility and the vaccine.
Women's Services
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COVID-19's Impact on Hospital Emergency Care

Aug 30, 2021, 4:16 PM by Allison Sanford
Patients seeking care in emergency departments can expect longer wait times due to the high number of COVID-19 cases. Clayton Carter, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Lexington Medical Center, sat down with WLTX to discuss the recent surge of COVID-19 and when people need to seek care.
Primary Care
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COVID-19 Survivor Nicole Amick

Sep 10, 2021, 3:33 PM by Allison Sanford
Batesburg math teacher and volleyball coach Nicole Amick was undergoing fertility treatment so she put off getting vaccinated. Then, she got COVID-19.
Primary Care
Child getting vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Ages 5 - 11

Nov 4, 2021, 4:54 PM by Allison Sanford
This week the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children ages 5 to 11. Lauren S. Matthews, MD, with Lexington Pediatric Practice appeared on WLTX to answer questions about the vaccine.
Primary Care
Illustration of shingles on man's back

What You Need to Know About Shingles

Jul 28, 2022, 4:36 PM by Allison Sanford
Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and remains in our nerves for life. Over time, the virus can reactivate and cause a painful rash known as shingles.
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Microscopic view of HPV virus

The Link Between Cervical Cancer and HPV

Apr 3, 2023, 4:14 AM by Allison Sanford
HPV causes more than 90% of cervical cancers. There are many strains of this virus, but certain strains increase your risk of developing genital warts and cancers.
Cancer
Doctor listening to the heart of a boy with measles

Measles is On the Rise

Apr 30, 2024, 12:43 PM by Allison Sanford
Though once on the brink of eradication in the United States, measles cases have ticked upwards in recent years, concerning parents and health experts.
Primary Care
Black male child flexing his arm with a bandaid on his shoulder

5 Common Vaccine Myths Debunked

Oct 10, 2024, 11:59 AM by Allison Sanford
Despite an abundance of scientific evidence proving that vaccines are safe and effective, a few myths persist that may make some parents hesitant. Here Dr. Elizabeth Dennison with Lexington Pediatric Practice sorts the myths from the facts.
Primary Care
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Can Vitamins and Supplements Ward Off Viruses?

Dec 10, 2024, 11:18 AM by Allison Sanford
With flu and cold season upon us, many people take vitamins and supplements to strengthen their immune systems. Here's what science says about vitamins, supplements, and their role in fighting infections.
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