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Adults need vaccinations too

Vaccinations aren't only for kids. In fact, CNN has a list of seven vaccinations adults need to seriously consider. For instance, you may have been ... Read More »

One in four toddlers improperly vaccinated

According to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, one in four toddlers are improperly vaccinated. Missed doses or improperly timed ... Read More »

Milwaukee trying to contain a suspected measles outbreak

Four people in the Milwaukee area are confirmed to have contracted measles. A 37-year-old man and three children under 2 years old have been infected ... Read More »

Should boys get the HPV shot too?

Gardasil, if you've been living under a rock, is the relatively new vaccine meant to protect girls from HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that ... Read More »

Immunizations not just for kids anymore

I have no idea when I last got a tetanus shot. But I just learned that I need a vaccine called Tdap, a three-in-one vaccination for tetanus, ... Read More »

Flu shots for kids mean fewer doctor visits

I've had influenza exactly one time as an adult. It knocked me completely on my you-know-what for two solid weeks, just in time for Christmas and for ... Read More »

Immunization rates for U.S. kids at record high

This week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) proudly stated that immunization rates for U.S. children remained above record highs. the statement ... Read More »

National Infant Immunization Week

April 21 through 28 (yep, that's this week) is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). The U.S. HHS Dept and the CDC are coming together along with ... Read More »