In 1796 the first vaccination breakthrough was developed for smallpox. Fast forward to 2013, currently the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend vaccination against 16 preventable diseases for children, while there are many more available for adults and world travelers to obtain.  Ongoing worldwide research is investigating vaccines for diseases such as HIV, malaria, cholera, typhoid, yellow fever and infectious disease “super bugs” to name a few.

When I think of vaccinations and immunizations, I am reminded of the small little books my pediatrician gave me to keep track of my children’s records. As an adult, we tend to forget of what we need to keep ourselves safe and healthy.  You’re never too old to get immunized!  Vaccinations help prevent diseases that were once common in this country including mumps, measles, and whooping cough.  As adults we may need a booster of the vaccine we received years ago to remain immunized. Are you up-to-date?

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Wow! Did you know it’s been 49 years since the surgeon general officially declared smoking tobacco hazardous to your health?  So, I was surprised by an article in the New York Times titled “Smoking is Cool Again.”   When did it become cool to smoke again? Is the electronic cigarette contributing to this coolness? Thanks […]

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