Vaccination

The (New) Great Debate

Dr. Cara Natterson | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


Dr. Cara Natterson

In my office, when parents tell me they just want to wait before they give their children vaccines, I explain that this is a choice not to vaccinate.

Whose Decision Is It, Anyway?

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Dr. Sherri Tenpenny

When it comes to medical decisions involving children, physicians are charged with ensuring the medical standard of care, even over the objections of their parents.

A Guide For The Perplexed On Vaccinations: What The Coffee Jitters Tell Us

Alison Rose Levy | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living


Alison Rose Levy

For those perplexed by the vaccine debate, here's a brief guide to a basic issue underlying this long-standing controversy: biological individuality. If properly understood, it can reconcile two opposing views.

The Questionable Efficacy Of Flu Vaccines... And The Pandemic That Wasn't

Dana Ullman | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living


Dana Ullman

There is little evidence that flu vaccines are effective in preventing the flu, says one of the world's leading expert on influenza vaccines.

Natalie Morton, British Schoolgirl, Dead After HPV Vaccination; Cause Of Death Still Unknown

Huffington Post | Posted 09.29.2009 | World


A 14-year-old girl died a few hours after she received a vaccination shot meant to protect against a virus that causes cervical cancer, CBC News repor...

How a Common Recommendation for Puppies Can Place Your Pup at Risk

Sophia Yin | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Sophia Yin

Veterinarians specializing in behavior recommend keeping puppies away from potential high-risk sources of infection but not completely sequestered.

Vaccines Important for Children's Health

Rep. Louise Slaughter | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living


Rep. Louise Slaughter

Making sure that school age boys and girls are up to date on their vaccinations isn't fun, but it's absolutely necessary for the public health and the health of the child.