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Measles Cases Are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Child April 25, 2024

The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the rapid spread of measles around the world, noting a 79 percent increase in cases compared to 2022, with more than 306,000 cases reported last year. As of April 18, 125 measles cases have been reported across 18 US jurisdictions in 2024. As a comparison, the entirety … Continue reading “Measles Cases Are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Child”

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6 Vaccination Myths and Why They are Dangerous April 26, 2021

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Vaccinations save lives and result in fewer hospitalizations and fewer deaths.
Vaccinations are a requirement to attend school in all 50 states, though there are exceptions to opt-out.
Some unvaccinated people have fallen victim to common myths that persist in the face of scientific evidence to the contrary.

Posted in Child Safety, Immunizations, Pediatric Articles | Tagged autism, measles, pregnancy, vaccinations

Recent study confirms safety of two measles vaccines March 2, 2015

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Study found that the risk of negative reactions from the vaccines was incredibly low.
No new safety concerns were found for the MMRV or MMR + V vaccines.

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Utah Measles Outbreak Information Sheet January 9, 2015

Many parents are concerned about the recent measles outbreak in Utah County. We share your concern and have put together the following information sheet to provide some answers. What Parents Need to Know About Utah County’s Measles Outbreak How many cases of measles are there? There are two confirmed cases of measles in Utah County. … Continue reading “Utah Measles Outbreak Information Sheet”

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