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Ask the VEC: Too late for influenza vaccine?
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Find the answer to is it too late to get the influenza vaccine.
Did you know: The Impact of Vaccines
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Every day we hear about the power of vaccines and their tremendous impact on public health. Donald Burke and co-workers have published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine that estimated the number of diseases that have been cured by the power of these vaccines.
Spotlight: Do you (or your adolescent) need any vaccines?
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February is a time to show your loved ones you care by checking if the teens and young adults in your life are due for any vaccines.
Feature Article: Evaluating scientific information and studies
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A new scientific paper is published about every 20 seconds; since some of these studies report science that may be important for keeping us safe and healthy, it’s important to understand the essential components of a sound study.
Did you know: January is "Cervical Cancer Awareness" Month
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During January, check with the young women in your life to be sure they are aware of the HPV vaccine as a way to prevent cervical cancer.
Around the World: Impact of MenAfriVac in sub-Saharan Africa
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Beginning in 2010, in an effort to reduce the number of cases of meningococcus, a newly developed meningococcal A conjugate vaccine, known as MenAfriVac, was introduced to countries in the Meningitis Belt.
Feature Article: Families Affected by Meningitis Urge Others to Learn About Symptoms and Prevention
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NMA works to protect families from the potentially devastating effects of meningococcal disease by educating the public, medical professionals and others about the disease and its prevention. The NMA network also provides critical emotional support for families who have been affected by meningococcal disease.
Pandemic Flu, the Cutter Incident and Vaccine Liability - Op-ed
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In this op-ed, Dr. Offit explains how litigation against vaccine manufacturers has done more harm than good. He writes about how "vaccine courts," where scientists, epidemiologists and clinicians review data and decide whether the claim is valid, will bring reason and fairness to decisions about vaccine safety.
Death of an Autistic Child From Chelation Therapy - Op-ed
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In his op-ed, Dr. Offit gives a brief summary of a family's experience with autism and their desperate attempt to treat their son that ended in a tragedy. He then addresses why mercury in vaccines is not the cause of autism and why this myth has been so prevalent.