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A Mother's Letter of Appreciation
Mother Son
Dear Nevada, I am writing to say thank you. Thank you for vaccinating your children. Thank you for protecting our community. I have been a nurse since 2001, and I cannot overstate the importance of…
Immunization Protects All of Us
Henderson1 Obit Master
Dr. Donald A. Henderson passed away recently, with little media attention or fanfare. This is alarming, considering “saving millions of lives” was listed as one of his life accomplishments.
To Immunize or Not to Immunize: One Mom Explores the Question
Vaccines Small
As I drew closer and closer to the birth of my third child, there were a lot of choices that crossed my mind:  Am I going to use pain meds during labor? (A resounding, yes!) Will I breastfeed?  (Yes…
The Power is in Your Hands: Be an Advocate for Your Health — and Your Baby’s
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When I was eight months pregnant with my first child – totally caught up in cleaning out drawers and other panicky nesting urges, worrying about how I was inadvertently harming my baby and fearing…
Top 5 Ways to Support Infant Immunizations
Winter Does Shots
National Infant Immunization Week takes place  April 16-23, 2016, but Immunize Nevada is celebrating all month long! Join in by doing one or all of the top 5 ways to support infant immunizations.
Why is it Important to Follow the Newborn-to-2-Year-Old Immunization Schedule?
Andy Pasternak
Questions and Answers with Andy Pasternak, MD, MS of Silver Sage Center for Family Medicine  National Infant Immunization Week is a great time to highlight the importance of on-schedule…
Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
Baby Getting a Shot 2
You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But did you know that one of the best ways to protect your…