Dr. Lee Kiser of Columbus Regional Health explains facts and figures about COVID-19, vaccines and how to keep your child safe.

With school back in session, make sure your child is masking properly and understand what to do if they are exposed to COVID-19 or begin showing symptoms.

About eight in 10 people will eventually be exposed to HPV. It’s one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Often, people don’t even know they have it. A new study confirms one way to keep your daughter safe is to get her vaccinated against HPV, or human papillomavirus. This may slash her risk of developing cervical cancer by up to 88%.

Columbus Regional Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is now able to offer and perform platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for a wide range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Guys, can you remember the last time you had a checkup? It’s important to visit your healthcare provider for regular checkups — even if you’re feeling well. During your visit, ask about screening tests that can detect diseases and health conditions early, before you have any symptoms.