ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective medical procedures, including cancer screening, were largely put on hold to prioritize urgent needs and reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare settings. One consequence of this has been a substantial decline in cancer screening.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says vaccinations have prevented countless cases of infections and diseases and have saved millions of lives. But, because routine health care visits have been interrupted during the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a decline in the number of childhood vaccinations being prescribed and given. The pandemic is a good reminder about how getting your child’s vaccinations on time helps protect your child and your communities and schools from outbreaks.
July 30, 2020
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for cervical cancer screening.The new guidelines are for people with a cervix with an average risk of cervical cancer.
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