July
23, 2008 - Many of our families express to
us their uncertainty, confusion, and general discomfort
with vaccinations. There are many myths about vaccinations,
making it difficult to separate fact from fiction. Because
of this, we have developed a practice philosophy regarding
vaccination. Read More...
June
5, 2008 - More than 100 measles cases have
been reported in the United States in the past few months,
resulting in 14 hospitalizations. As of today, there
have been no confirmed cases of measles in Colorado
for the past two years, but neighboring states have
had recent cases.
Here are the public health recommendations for vaccinating
travelers:
Measles travel vaccination guidelines
Children
6 to 11 months of age if they travel outside the United
States should receive a measles vaccination before leaving
on their trip.
Children
12 months of age or older and adults born after 1956
should receive two doses of measles vaccine (at least
1 month apart) before leaving on their trip abroad.
People
who have been diagnosed with measles by a physician
and people born before 1957 are considered protected
against the disease.
Information
about measles
Measles
is a serious disease caused by the measles virus.
Measles
is highly contagious and is spread when an infected
person coughs or sneezes.
Measles
typically begins with a rash, high fever, cough, runny
nose and red, watery eyes.
About
one child in every 1,000 who gets measles will develop
inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and about one
or two will die.
For
more information:
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/release/2008/05292008.html
Vaccine
Information Online
www.cispimmunize.org
This is a link to the American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) Childhood Immunization Support Program
www.cispimmunize.org/fam/why.html
Table listing of all the vaccine preventable diseases
and a description of each
www.vaccine.chop.edu
Vaccine information from one of the leading children's
hospitals in the country, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
www.vaccinesafety.edu
The Institute for Vaccine Safety through Johns Hopkins
University provides an independent assessment of vaccines
and vaccine safety to help guide physicians, parents
and policy makers.
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