By Maritess B. Beñas BANGUED, Abra, July 17 (PIA) — Health authorities here have started moving around for the province-wide tetanus toxoid supplemental immunization activity targeting 50,000 Abrenan women aged 15-40. Abra is one of the nine provinces/cities in the country identified as highest risk for maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT). Because of this, the […]
Parents Have Good Reason to Distrust Childhood Vaccines
By Josh Mazer Steven L. Salzberg’s response to Margaret Dunkle’s vaccination op-ed is itself a study in fear-mongering and ignorance (“Sun prints dangerous anti-vaccination op-ed,” July 14). It is precisely because of the condescending and uninformed views of Dr. Salzberg that parents are losing confidence in the CDC mandated vaccination program. Salzberg is “deeply concerned” […]
Zeda from Indiana
Zeda, Indiana: Two years ago, Zeda was a straight A student who totally enjoyed school. In addition to maintaining a nearly perfect academic record, she was actively involved in cheerleading and loved it. She adored being outdoors, just hanging out with her friends. When she wasn’t with her friends, she was out with her two younger brothers […]
Nikki from Massachusetts
Nikki, Massachusetts: The typical American teenager, Nikki attended high school and was active in cheerleading and dance. She loved the social life, weekends with her friends at the mall and going to parties. Nikki had absolutely no health problems. In her own words, “My life was perfect.” Nikki was 16 when the Gardasil vaccine was first […]
Felicia from Maine
Felicia-Maine: Felicia was always the picture of health. She was actively involved in sports, but baseball was her favorite. In fact, her team won the County Championship. That was before Gardasil. In February of 2009, at the age of 16, Felicia received her first, and only, shot of the HPV vaccine Gardasil. Mom was with […]
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