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Did You Know? Areas with Zika Virus
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By the end of February 2016, Zika virus had been detected in 31 countries and territories in the Americas.
Feature Article: Ben Franklin — Pro-vaccine Before Vaccines Were Invented?
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Dr. Benjamin Franklin is well known for his historic role as a founding father and diplomat as well as for his accomplishments as a statesman, author, politician, scientist, inventor, activist, and supporter of public health and safety.
Spotlight: Vaccinate Your Family
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Every Child by Two has launched a new initiative, Vaccinate Your Family, which shares scientifically accurate information about vaccines, the diseases they prevent and their safety for all ages.
Did You Know? . . . Dr. Franklin’s Medical Contributions
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Dr. Ben Franklin’s zeal and activism for public health and safety led to many other groundbreaking discoveries and inventions.
Ask the VEC: Getting Involved in Public Health
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There are many opportunities for non-medical professionals to get involved with public health and vaccine advocacy.
Around the World: International Outreach
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In the United States, vaccination for preventable diseases such as polio and measles are readily available and accessible to most people but the same cannot be said for many in countries in other parts of the world.
Feature Article: Get Answers to Your HPV Questions
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has answers to your HPV questions.
Did You Know? . . . 27,000 People with Cancer
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Each year, more than 27,000 U.S. men and women are diagnosed with cancer caused by HPV.
Ask the VEC: Questions and answers from Prevent-HPV.org
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Almost everyone who is sexually active will be infected with HPV at some point, and many may never know when or how they were infected.
Around the World: Lady Ganga: Nilza’s Story
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Lady Ganga: Nilza’s Story is a free 18-minute short film about how two women’s lives — a world apart — intersected because of HPV.