DISEASE: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

What is shingles?

Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus, the chickenpox virus. It is correctly known as herpes zoster.

Chicken…

Genital HPV Infection – Fact Sheet

What is HPV?

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is a different virus than HIV and HSV (herpes). HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active men a…

DISEASES : Meningococcal

This fact sheet provides basic information only. It must not take the place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always talk to a healthcare professional about any health c…

Immunization: Hepatitis B Vaccine for Babies

This vaccine is for babies whose mothers are carriers of hepatitis B.

What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. It is caused by a virus. Most people who get hepati…