Fact Sheets

Vaccines for Kids
Vaccines activate the immune system, training it to fight off certain viral and bacterial infections.
Avoiding and Refusing to Go to School
For many reasons, including anxiety, depression, social issues and learning problems, an estimated 10-15% of kids are chronically absent from school.
Vaccines for Adults
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Thousands of adults go to the hospital each year for a serious (sometimes even deadly) disease they might have avoided if they had received the vaccination to prevent it.
Hemoglobin A1C Test
A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous three months.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs, which may fill with fluid, in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a term describes a family of viruses, common in both animals and humans.
Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms and Treatments
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Sleep Study
A sleep study is a noninvasive test that electronically records activity in the brain and body during sleep. Learn about this procedure.
Colds: How to Prevent Them
The common cold is probably the most universal illness. It is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose and throat area.