May 5, 2012
For young children, it can seem that just about every trip to the doctor involves pain or fear. If they’re not seeing the doctor for injury or illness, they’re there for well visits, which often involves the pain or fear… Read more
April 24, 2012
Health officials in Washington State recently announced that confirmed cases of whooping cough have reached epidemic levels. From January 1 to April 6, 2012, 776 cases have been reported, compared to 101 cases during the same time period in 2011,… Read more
January 31, 2012
Vaccinations protect children from illness. Thanks to certain common chemicals in our environment, some of those immunity-boosting shots may not be as effective as we thought. At odds with vaccinations is a class of chemicals known as perfluorinated compounds (PFCs)…. Read more
December 22, 2011
I’m pregnant and super-conscious of everything I put in my body. Should I get a flu shot?… Read more
December 13, 2011
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
November 29, 2011
What is rotavirus? The leading cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide, rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to watery diarrhea, rotavirus often causes fever, abdominal pain, vomiting,… Read more
November 29, 2011
What is polio? Poliomyelitis, better known as polio, is a highly infectious disease that invades the nervous system and can lead to paralysis. It is caused by a virus in the throat and intestinal tract, and is most often spread… Read more
November 29, 2011
What is pneumococcal disease? Pneumococcal disease is a general term used to categorize infections caused by a type of bacteria called streptococcus pneumoniae. Such infections include pneumonia (a lung infection), pneumococcal bacteremia (a blood infection), meningitis (an infection of the… Read more
November 29, 2011
What are Measles, Mumps & Rubella? The MMR vaccine protects against three serious diseases with varying symptoms—measles, mumps, and rubella. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes measles as the most deadly of all childhood rash/fever illnesses. In… Read more
November 29, 2011
What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious disease. The term refers to any illness caused by meningococcus bacteria. Septicemia (a bloodstream infection) and bacterial meningitis (an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord)… Read more
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