1.28.15 It’s No Surprise, E-Cigarettes are Bad News!

The California State Health Officer issues a health advisory and a new e-cigarette report.  With rising use comes an alarming rise in harmful effects.   This bullet point was particularly poignant: E-cigarettes do not emit a harmless water vapor, but an aerosol that...

1.27.15 A Thank You From Shot@Life.org

Measles has most definitely been in the news lately. With an outbreak originating at Disneyland and the commentary about the perplexing anti-vaccine mindset; It was certainly refreshing to have received this thank you gift from our friends at The United Nations...

1.22.15

They have a lot to do!  Vaccines on February 2015 ACIP Mtg.  Agenda Meninge B, HPV 9, Hexavalent, YF & Influenza, H5N1, Smallpox and Pertussis! …… Looking forward to hearing their decisions and recommendations!...

1.22.15 Vaccine Conversation Resources for Providers:

You are the expert regarding proper well-visit care; a little support is here when talking with vaccine hesitant parents. What you do everyday is vital!  The CDC, the AAP, and the AAFP created materials to help you!  These resources are...

1.20.15 Something to Remember: Deadly Influenza 1918

The number of flu deaths caused by this lethal influenza strain is staggering, 50-100 million!! This Influenza took an unbelievable toll on human life. The National Academies of Science awarded John M. Barry the Keck award for his intriguing book on the subject. There...