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‘Flu-proof’ the Family!
I have two children, aged seven years and five months. I am thinking of having my seven-year-old boy vaccinated against the flu. However, I read that if this is his first time taking the vaccine, he will need a booster dose.
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FDA Says Use of Rotarix Should Resume
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is revising its recommendations for rotavirus vaccines. The agency says that based on a careful evaluation of a variety of scientific information, it has determined that it is appropriate for
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Influenza : Why Vaccinate Your Children?
When it comes to influenza, one rule applies – no one is immune. This is especially true for the elderly, those with pre-existing medical conditions and children, all of whom have a higher risk of falling victim to the flu. To find out why young children are so much at risk, we
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An Oath to My Grandfather
Afew Years Ago, In The Course Of Going through some old boxes of memorabilia, I came across a journal I had kept during the first couple months of medical school. “We recited the Hippocratic oath today,” one of the entries began. “Everyone stood up in front of their chairs and said it in unison. I’m so excited to get started with my medical school education!” Reading on, I found something in the text that surprised me.
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