They all died as a result of pneumonia. Most people are not all that surprised when they hear of an older individual dying of pneumonia, even if they are...
What Have We Learned From Last Year’s Measles Outbreak? Last year the United States experienced a large, multi-state measles outbreak that was largely responsible for 189 measles cases that spread...
As a parent of a college student it concerns me to hear of so many reported mumps cases on various college campuses throughout the nation. In just the past...
Back in the day, promotional ads for The Yellow Pages would include the popular tagline, “Let Your Fingers Do the Walking”. Nowadays, the antiquated Yellow Pages are more likely...
Barbara Loe Fisher may be right about one thing. We need a better Tdap vaccine to prevent pertussis (also known as whooping cough). However, her opposition to legislation in...
Last month marked the 310th birthday of Dr. Benjamin Franklin. While Dr. Franklin is well-known for his historic role as a founding father and diplomat, he was also an...
Last week, a new study published in Pediatrics suggested that the pertussis immunity from the recommended adolescent Tdap booster was quick to wane. While this is being reported by...
Yes, it’s World Cancer Day, but did you know that vaccines are currently helping to prevent and treat various types of cancer? See, some cancers are caused by viruses and...
As we prepare for the challenges of 2016, we want to thank everyone for a successful 2015. Once again, the past year has been one of tremendous growth. We’ve seen a record number of...
A new study published in Pediatrics examines the characteristics of doctors who dismiss families for refusing vaccines for their children. While almost all of the 534 pediatricians and family physicians...