Tag: herd immunity
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The Importance of Your Baby’s Vaccines for Herd Immunity
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent or soon-to-be parent, you may have heard about herd immunity and how it relates to vaccinations. Basically, herd immunity, or community immunity as it’s sometimes called, happens when a large portion of a community is vaccinated, which helps protect those who aren’t able to be vaccinated—like infants or…
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Mother Shares Emotional Video to Highlight the Importance of Herd Immunity
Get Pregnant Fast A mother from Australia, named Emma Johnson, has taken to social media to share a harrowing video that underscores the critical need for herd immunity. This video captures the distressing reality of whooping cough, showing her infant fighting to breathe. It’s a stark reminder of why vaccinations are vital for the community,…
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Measles Cases Are Rising Again: Please Vaccinate Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: vaccinate your kids. Seriously. I’m genuinely frustrated with those who dabble in science without a clear understanding, endangering public health in the process. Measles, a disease we should have eradicated long ago, is making a comeback. Last year, the U.S. reported 70 cases, which rose to…
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More Doctors Are Saying Goodbye to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, an increasing number of physicians are choosing to dismiss parents who refuse vaccinations for their children. With growing support from organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), pediatricians are feeling more empowered to make this tough decision. As vaccine hesitancy rises, the pressure is mounting on doctors who…
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Mother of Baby Stricken by Chickenpox Urges Parents to Vaccinate
Get Pregnant Fast The ongoing vaccination debate seems relentless, even as science and common sense overwhelmingly support immunization. Sometimes, however, a poignant visual can drive the message home. These heartbreaking images of a small child suffering from chickenpox are a stark reminder of the consequences of vaccine hesitancy. One of the critical issues with the…
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The Risks of Casting a Third-Party Vote
Get Pregnant Fast Third-party voters, you are everywhere. You come from all walks of life—young, old, Independents, and disenchanted Democrats and Republicans. The numbers of third-party supporters have surged this election season, and honestly, it terrifies me. You might think I’m being overly dramatic or perhaps caught up in the chaos of this election cycle.…