The COVID-19 pandemic introduced us all to terminology previously familiar only to doctors and scientists. Among those was “herd immunity.” But just because you’ve heard or read it doesn’t mean you fully understand it, so let’s take a complete look at the term herd immunity, what...
Every year in the United States, the flu virus – also referred to as influenza – infects millions, sends hundreds of thousands to the hospital, and even results in tens of thousands of deaths. The good news, however, is that – thanks to the flu vaccination...
Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard plenty about new variants and how those variants continue to infect and sicken people across the globe at varying rates. But what is a variant? How do they affect us? And what can we do to make...
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine proved a major development, altering the reality of the pandemic. Vaccination proved extremely effective at lowering mortality and morbidity rates – allowing otherwise healthy people to avoid the death and hospitalization rates initially associated with the novel coronavirus. However, each...
All vaccinations proven safe before delivery – even in the face of a pandemic Any time that you receive a vaccination in the United States, you can rest assured that the vaccine withstood a rigorous set of trials and standards in order to reach you. Each immunization...
Wills Memorial Hospital announced its new logo to better reflect where the organization stands today and its vision to continuously enhance the health of the local community. For 95 years Wills Memorial has dedicated itself to providing compassionate care close to home, and the new...