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Common Chemicals May Reduce Vaccine Effectiveness

Vaccinations protect children from illness. Thanks to certain common chemicals in our environment, some of those immunity-boosting shots may not…   Read more

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Should I Get A Flu Shot If I Am Pregnant?

I’m pregnant and super-conscious of everything I put in my body. Should I get a flu shot?…   Read more

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Can I Safely Vaccinate My Child?

I am worried about the safety of vaccines and whether they are as effective as health organizations say they are. Is it really safe to vaccinate my child?…   Read more

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Vaccinations: Rotavirus

What is rotavirus? The leading cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide, rotavirus is a highly contagious…   Read more

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Vaccinations: Polio

What is polio? Poliomyelitis, better known as polio, is a highly infectious disease that invades the nervous system and can…   Read more

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Vaccinations: Pneumococcal

What is pneumococcal disease? Pneumococcal disease is a general term used to categorize infections caused by a type of bacteria…   Read more

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Vaccinations: Mumps, Measles & Rubella (MMR)

What are Measles, Mumps & Rubella? The MMR vaccine protects against three serious diseases with varying symptoms—measles, mumps, and rubella….   Read more

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Vaccinations: Meningococcal

What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious disease. The term refers to any illness caused by…   Read more

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Vaccinations: Hib

What is Hib? Haemophilus influenzae type B (commonly referred to as Hib) is a bacterial infection that most often occurs…   Read more

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Vaccinations: Hepatitis B

What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is…   Read more

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