Science continues to fascinate me! Personally, I have been grateful for modern medicine many times throughout my own life. I have seen a premature baby, who arrived weighing just a few poun
It’s important for doctors, nurses, health care professionals and parents to keep informed about changes to the recommended immunization schedule. Today’s report from the American
Last week, there was quite a lot of discussion about a YouTube video entitled, “Why This Nurse WON’T Vaccinate” that was posted by a woman who refers to herself as the “Patrio
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that 63% of healthcare workers received a seasonal influenza vaccine as of the beginning of November. While this is a 7% i
It’s not often enough that we recognize the many important accomplishments made in regards to childhood immunizations over recent decades. Just last week, colleagues traveled from far and wide t
September has brought lots of change. Just a few weeks ago we were entrenched in preparation for a hurricane, while also scrambling to purchase school supplies. With five children ranging from fir
As we continue to highlight vaccine advocates this week, we wanted to illustrate how personal experience often inspires advocacy. Thanks to the efforts of The History of Vaccines – a websit
Unfortunately, the vaccination rate in the state of Maine has declined from 90% to less than 80% in the past 10 years. Now, two vaccine bills may further threaten vaccine rates in the state. Fed
History of Vaccines: A New Website by the Oldest Medical Society in the United States Stanley A. Plotkin, MD Before Edward Jenner developed vaccination for smallpox in 1796, the disease killed, blinde
By Christine Vara In light of the recent rise in pertussis in several states, it’s important that parents understand one basic fact about vaccines. In a recent article in the Contra Costa Time