Category Archives: Vaccines

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 →

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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 →

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The HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Recently, the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine has been in the news.  Here is some information to help parents and young women make educated decisions about this vaccine.

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You and the Flu: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

Illness Influenza is an illness characterized by cough, fever, muscle aches, sore throat, poor appetite, headache and sometimes nausea and diarrhea. It is most often spread from person to person by coughing and sneezing. It usually takes several days for … Continue reading →

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