Vaccine Ingredients Explained

9/27/17   This article written by Dr. H. Cody Meissner, MD FAAP and published in AAPNews is an interesting description of the additional components included in vaccines and why.  From adjuvants to preservatives and stabilizers Dr. Meissner discusses the rationale...

AAP Guidelines for Infection Control in Athletics

9/26/17   AAP published new guidelines to help prevent contagious infections in organized sports.  These preventative interventions help minimize the risk of outbreaks.  Skin to skin contact sports and shared equipment are areas of focus for improved defensive...

Wednesday Wisdom

9/20/17   “The thing is I think vaccines are one of the greatest medical breakthroughs that we have. I’m a big fan and a great fan of the history of the development of the smallpox vaccine, for example.” – Rand Paul

Teens & Tattoos

9/19/17   The potential risks and complications of tattooing, piercing and scarification should be shared with teens.  The AAP’s clinical report on the subject will be published in the October issue of Pediatrics.  The subject ought to be addressed since tattoos...