1 Cardiovascular Disease âThe #1 killer of African Americans. 2  Diabetes â3.2 million African Americans have diabetes, yet more than 33% do not know it. 3  Vitamin D Deficiency âLow Vitamin D has been associated with several types of cancer as well as certain autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus.
Vaccine Treatment for Prostate Cancer. Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) is a cancer vaccine. Unlike traditional vaccines, which boost the bodyâs immune system to help prevent infections, this vaccine boosts the immune system to help it attack prostate cancer cells. The vaccine is used to treat advanced prostate cancer that's no longer responding to hormone therapy but is causing few or no symptoms.
Immunization : Measles, Mumps and Rubella MMR Vaccine. Vaccines (or needles or baby shots) are the best way to protect against some very serious infections. The Canadian Paediatric Society and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization strongly recommend routine immunization. The MMR vaccine is a three-in-one needle that protects against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). It should be given to children soon after their first birthday. A second dose is given in combination with varicella (chicken pox), as MMRV (a four-in-one needle) at 4-6 years of age.