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Anchor lead: What’s behind the recent measles outbreak? Elizabeth Tracey reports In Washington state, a confirmed measles outbreak is underway. The reason an infectious disease that can be serious is once again gaining a foothold is because parents are opting …
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Anchor lead: For those unable to receive vaccines, herd immunity really helps, Elizabeth Tracey reports Herd immunity is the phenomenon where when the majority are vaccinated against an infectious disease, it protects even those who aren’t vaccinated. Now a new …
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Anchor lead: Parents find some messaging about the HPV vaccine more compelling than others, Elizabeth Tracey reports How can parents be informed about HPV vaccination to improve the odds that they’ll choose it for their children? A recent study showed …
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Anchor lead: Can characterizing acute flaccid myelitis help clinicians spot it? Elizabeth Tracey reports Acute flaccid myelitis, the mysterious illness that has stuck fear into the hearts of parents nationally, has better definition now. Matthew Elrick, a pediatric neurologist at …
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Anchor lead: If you’re told your infant has tongue tie, should it be treated? Elizabeth Tracey reports Women are encouraged to breastfeed their infants, but a condition called ‘tongue tie,’ where the infant’s tongue may have additional tissue beneath it …
