Articles for Tag: "measles"

Australia cuts benefits for parents who don’t vaccinate 
Australia cuts benefits for parents who don’t vaccinate
Government benefits will not be offered to parents of kids who don’t get shots.
Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer 
Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer
With weakened immune systems, these children are at an increased risk for this serious illness.
Online comments sway opinions on vaccinations  Featured
Online comments sway opinions on vaccinations
People are listening and making decisions based on Internet chatter on this hot topic.
Should my kids get vaccinated? 
Should my kids get vaccinated?
Here’s one physician’s perspective on the importance of measles shots.
Measles vaccination becomes political 
Measles vaccination becomes political
President Obama and Gov. Chris Christie voice their opinions on this hot topic.
Get the facts on measles 
Get the facts on measles
Learn the signs and symptoms of this highly contagious disease.
The 411 on school physicals 
The 411 on school physicals
Our pediatrician shares why routine physicals are so important.