Tag: vaccination
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Please Vaccinate: The Stakes for Our Children Are High
Get Pregnant Fast Some individuals believe that if their children are vaccinated, it shouldn’t concern them if others choose not to immunize. However, this perspective can overlook the serious risks that unvaccinated children pose to medically vulnerable kids. This is my daughter, Emily. In this photo, she is dressed up for her first Halloween. A…
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A Mother’s Heartbreaking Video Reveals the Harsh Truth of Caring for a Baby with Whooping Cough
Get Pregnant Fast In an effort to raise awareness about the seriousness of whooping cough, an Australian mother recently shared a gut-wrenching video of her four-month-old son gasping for air during a coughing fit. Rebecca Thompson filmed this distressing moment 23 days after her child first exhibited symptoms of pertussis, hoping to show other parents…
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Measles Outbreak at One of California’s Most Under-Vaccinated Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In a concerning turn of events, a school in California has been forced to cancel classes following the diagnosis of measles in an unvaccinated student. As the number of measles cases continues to rise, primarily due to a growing number of parents opting out of vaccinations, this incident highlights the serious implications…
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How to Safeguard Your Baby From Measles During Outbreaks
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably come across alarming reports about measles outbreaks popping up across the U.S. and beyond—even after health officials declared the disease “eliminated” in the country years ago. This highly contagious illness can still spread among unvaccinated individuals and even those who travel from areas where the disease is prevalent. If you…
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School Excludes Unvaccinated Students Amid Chickenpox Outbreak
Get Pregnant Fast In an effort to combat a chickenpox outbreak, a Michigan school district has taken the precautionary step of keeping unvaccinated children at home. This decision follows an alarming report from the Traverse City Record Eagle, highlighting that over 35 students from Traverse City Area Public Schools are being asked to stay away…
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12-Year-Old Exposes Anti-Vaxxers and Becomes an Online Sensation
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where misinformation often spreads like wildfire, one twelve-year-old named Alex Rivera has made waves on the internet with his clever and insightful video debunking the myth that vaccines cause autism. This young boy’s witty approach has not only garnered attention but has also sparked conversations about the critical importance…
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Should Pregnant Women Still Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re pregnant or planning to conceive, you might be wondering about the COVID-19 vaccine and whether it’s a good idea to get vaccinated during this time. Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand. Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If I’m Pregnant or Breastfeeding? One of the…
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Before the Measles Vaccine: A Personal Reflection on My Sister’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As an advocate for children’s health and a writer, I had the opportunity to share my story at a health initiative meeting in Washington, D.C. My experience serves as a poignant reminder of the serious impact measles can have on families. Good afternoon. I am a casualty of measles—though I never contracted…
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Pediatrician Dissects the Flaws in Anti-Vaccine ‘Big Pharma’ Fears
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever engaged in an online conversation about vaccines, especially with staunch anti-vaccine advocates, you’ve likely encountered some familiar patterns. For starters, anti-vaxxers often rely on dubious, unverified websites to back their claims. They also tend to label those who trust scientific evidence as “sheeple.” Most notably, they frequently express distrust…
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5 Essential Insights About Measles Before You Rethink Your Disney Getaway
Get Pregnant Fast As you stand in line, contemplating the wonders of Disney, you may find yourself distracted by the amusing antics of your kids. Perhaps you’re reading the back of the t-shirt of the person in front of you for the umpteenth time, noticing the sticky remnants of who-knows-what on your children’s hands and…