Category Archives: Immunizations

Get the Point: The Importance of Vaccinating Children and Adults

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

Why do we need vaccinations? Before vaccines, parents of the early 20th century in the United States could expect that every year, polio would paralyze 10,000 children, rubella would cause birth defects and mental retardation in 20,000 newborns, diphtheria would … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health, Family Medicine, Immunizations, M.D, Physicians, Wellness | 2 Comments

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?: First Annual Pediatric Resident Day at the State Capitol

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

As a pediatric resident, I can attest to the effects of children who have not been vaccinated, and the consequences are devastating. Given the success of vaccines over the past decades, it is not surprising that the public is unaware … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health, Immunizations, M.D, Physicians, Vaccines, Vermont Childrens Hospital | 10 Comments

Childhood Immunizations Are A Common Good: Weighing in On the Philosophical Exemption Debate

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Every state requires children to receive certain mandatory vaccinations in order to attend day care or school.  Children are exempted from this requirement if: there is a medical reason why the vaccine would not be safe (all 50 states) their … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health, Education, Immunizations, Physicians, Vaccines | 7 Comments

Exciting Travel Plans? Read This Before You Go!

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

Are you planning on taking a trip this winter?  Going someplace warm to sit on a beach while the folks at home in Vermont shovel snow, or maybe a safari or other adventure travel?  How you plan for this trip … Continue reading →

Posted in Immunizations, Travel | 1 Comment

August is National Immunization Month

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and those in the community to catch up on their vaccinations. Parents are enrolling their children in school, students are entering college, people are traveling, and healthcare workers are preparing … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Immunizations | 1 Comment