Tag: news
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Pertussis and the Case for Vaccination
As many of you have probably heard or read in the news, Pertussis casesare on the rise with numbers over double what they were at this time lastyear. While this statistic is concerning, it is education about the disease andits prevention that will hopefully begin to turn these numbers around. Pertussis, more commonly referred to…
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The Measles Outbreak – What You Need to Know
If you have been following the news, you are likely aware that measles cases are on the rise in the United States. The CDC reports that as of April 24th, 2025, there have been 884 confirmed cases within 30 jurisdictions. This is a staggering number, up from a total of 58 cases in all of…
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The Surge in Walking Pneumonia – What You Need to Know
Over the past few months, we have seen a huge uptick in cases of atypical pneumonia (or “walking pneumonia”) in children. But what is it? And why is it so prevalent right now? What is Walking Pneumonia? Walking pneumonia is an atypical pneumonia that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It is called…
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