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How To Prepare Your Child For A Vaccination

During this time of year, with back-to-school vaccinations and flu shots available, I see lots of parents in my office who are concerned about the side effects of vaccinating their children. In fact, a survey released by the Center of Disease Control in 2011 showed that more than 75% of parents were concerned about the side effects of vaccination.

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The Autism Vaccination Debate

The Autism Vaccination Debate I have discussed my views before about vaccines and autism. I do not believe vaccines cause autism. Study after study has dis-proved any link between vaccinations and autism. Additionally, I also believe that not vaccinating your child(ren) will have very dangerous consequences for the health of the general public of our…

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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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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