Associates In Dentistry: Gregory A. Nairn, DMD in Washington, Pennsylvania
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Does My Baby Need an Early MMR Shot Before Travel or an Outbreak?
Some babies ages 6 to 11 months may need an early MMR shot before international travel or during a measles outbreak. Here is when it may apply, why it does not replace the routine series, and what to do after an exposure.
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Genetic Testing for Cancer: Who Should Get Tested and Why
Genetic testing for cancer can clarify inherited risk, guide prevention, and inform treatment, but it isn’t necessary for everyone. People who may benefit most include those with a strong family history of certain cancers, cancer at a young age, multiple related cancers in one person, rare cancer types, specific ancestries with higher-risk variants, distinctive tumor features, or a known familial mutation. Testing can lead to tailored screening and risk-reducing options, eligibility for targeted therapies, and valuable information for relatives. Because results can have medical and emotional implications—and sometimes don’t change care—speaking with a genetic counselor or knowledgeable clinician helps you decide whether testing is right for you and how to act on the findings.
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Should adults 50+ wait for a possible new mRNA flu shot this fall?
As of July 3, 2026, FDA advisers had supported an investigational mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, but that did not mean the shot was approved. For most people, the practical plan is still to follow current CDC flu-shot guidance this fall rather than wait on an unapproved product.
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