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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.