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Vaccinations – Yes or No?

Parents in California are deciding against vaccinations of their children at twice the rate they did seven years ago. The rate of unvaccinated children in California is up 8%.  In fact, the number of vaccination exemptions has increased throughout the nation. Parents can get an exemption from required immunizations if they are against their personal beliefs – there are also medical exemptions.

 

Vaccinations are now available for chicken pox, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, mumps …

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5 Dream Destinations for Your Second Honeymoon

Ill be completely honestmy honeymoon, nearly 20 years ago, wasnt all that great. I was sick in bed with the flu the whole first week on Kauai. The second week, my husband and I decided to try our hand at windsurfing on Maui. While I was feeling better, it was grueling. We ended each day bandaging our blistered hands (a side effect of gripping the boom when youre a beginner windsurfer …

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Autism-Related Drugs and Vaccinations

There seems to be no shortage of autism-related drugs out there. There are stimulant medications, anti-stimulant medications for ADHD, anti-depressant medications, anti-anxiety medications, anti-psychotic medications, and mood stabilizing medications.

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Parents’ Guide to Back-to-School Vaccinations

It’s that time of year for back to school check-ups and vaccinations. Parents can often feel overwhelmed with the task of addressing so many health concerns in a brief amount of time. For some parents vaccinating their children can be stressful and cause a considerable amount of worry. So here are a few tips to make back to school check-ups and vaccinations go in little more smoothly: Plan Ahead