Everything we've written about Immunization
Feb 4, 09 | Posted by: Bayshore Pediatrics
Whooping cough – Dr. Bencik in the news
As previously noted, Pertussis or whooping cough, is back in the schools. As of today, there are four confirmed cases at local schools. Dr. Bencik was recently interviewed by Fox 6 news regarding her experience with pertussis and the need to vaccinate children. You can view her interview at Fox 6 news, Whooping Cough is Back in Wisconsin. Check back here as more develops.
Jan 28, 09 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Pertussis is back
Pertussis or “whooping cough” has reemerged in our community. There are three confirmed cases in elementary school children in Whitefish Bay–one of whom is my son. For the record, Jake was fully vaccinated against pertussis; however, the vaccine is only 85 percent effective. Vaccinations are not 100 percent effective, and efficacy is different for each individual vaccine.
Jan 27, 09 | Posted by: Sharyl Paley, M.D.
Recent death from a vaccine-preventable illness
I was devastated to hear about the recent death of a Minnesota child from Hib meningitis. The reason I was so upset is that this is a vaccine-preventable illness and this death did not need to occur. Over the past few years we have heard much about “the dangers of vaccines.” What people do not realize is the immense danger in not immunizing your children. The diseases we immunize against kill infants and children. More »
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