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.
Flu Shots. Every year, people protect themselves from the flu by getting vaccinated. The vaccine, which comes in the form of a shot or a nasal spray, can reduce your chances of getting the flu by as much as 60 percent.The shot is usually recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older.lu Shots. Every year, people protect themselves from the flu by getting vaccinated. The vaccine, which comes in the form of a shot or a nasal spray, can reduce your chances of getting the flu by as much as 60 percent.