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Dr. Handy’s Corner: Let’s Talk about Group A Strep
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In this video, Dr. Lori Handy talks about group A streptococcus, also known as group A strep, including causes, symptoms and treatments.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Do Vaccines Weaken My Baby’s Immune System?
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See why Dr. Lori Handy views vaccines as strengthening the immune system instead of weakening it.
Feature Article: Does My Child Benefit from a COVID-19 Vaccine?
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In this issue of Parents PACK, we take a closer look at COVID-19 and kids, including disease complications, immunity after natural infection, vaccination rates, and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine News & Notes — March 2023
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Check out a new infographic highlighting three important points related to aluminum in vaccines, and find links to the updated 2023 immunization schedules.
Just the Vax Trivia Corner
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What is the name for the part of a bacteria or virus that induces an immune response? Find out.
Feature Article — Adult Vaccine Recommendations? What Should I Know?
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Find out about recent changes to adult vaccine recommendations and what drove them.
Vaccine News & Notes — February 2023
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Learn about the decrease in numbers of completely unvaccinated children in the CDC’s annual survey, and check out “The Vaccine Quest,” a free online course for anyone who wants to find out more about vaccines.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: How Can I Teach My Toddler Healthy Habits?
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Find out how Dr. Lori Handy teaches her own young children to develop healthy habits, like toothbrushing and handwashing.
Feature Article — Science Made Easy: Viral Transmission, Human Immunity & the Gap Called “Immunity Debt”
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In this video feature article, Dr. Offit discusses the concept of “immunity debt” (also called “immunity gap”). Find out more.
Vaccine News & Notes — January 2023
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Find out about an association between COVID-19 vaccination and length of menstrual cycle; learn about a new video series, "Vaccine-Preventable Disease: The Forgotten Story," and more.