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The CDC recommended schedule For your reference here is an easy-to-read copy of the CDC recommended vaccine schedule. We are going to talk about all of these vaccines (for…
Hepatitis B Vaccine Hepatitis B is a virus that causes an infection of the liver, leading to inflammation and swelling. The disease 1-2% develop fulminant hepatitis, often causing death (93%). …
Following along in the e-book? Skip to page 15 for these Special Topics sections. Just say NO to Tylenol Tylenol may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. What is the…
Rotavirus Vaccine Rotavirus is a gastrointestinal viral infection leading to watery diarrhea. It can cause severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in infants and young children. Children 3-15 months are most…
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome What are the risk factors for SIDS? What should you NOT do? Research citations for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Jonville-Bera AP1, Autret E, Laugier J. Sudden…
Haemophilus influenzae type B is a bacterial infection which can cause meningitis, skin infections, joint infections, bone infections or epiglottitis. The disease Invasive Haemophilus influenzae infection can cause meningitis. 15-30%…
PCV Vaccine Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacteria that can cause bacteremia, pneumonia, ear infections, and meningitis. The disease Invasive pneumococcal disease causes serious problems. Formerly the 2nd more common cause…
A note from Dr. Erika: for some reason people seem to think that I’m lying, and that there IS in fact thimerosal in vaccines. I PROMISE! I’m not lying! I’ve…
Dr. Erika update: Why do I say that the amount of formaldehyde in IPV vaccine is “probably safe” and then talk about how important it is to limit formaldehyde exposure…
Abortion and vaccines (and other religious objections to immunizations) Do vaccines require aborted fetal tissue? Do they require new aborted fetal tissue? Why were aborted fetal cells used to make…
DTaP vaccine protects against three things: Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection causing flu-like symptoms with sore throat. It can cause a membrane to form in…
Aluminum in vaccines Why is aluminum in vaccines? What is a vaccine adjuvant? What is NOT a vaccine adjuvant? What is the difference between the limit the FDA sets for…
MMR vaccine MMR vaccine is designed to protect against three things: measles, mumps and rubella. Measles Measles is a virus which causes high fever, lethargy, cough, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis and…
Autism and Vaccines Is there an association between the MMR and autism? Is there an association between thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism? What about Tylenol around the time of MMR vaccination?…
Varicella Vaccine Varicella is a virus that causes an infection known as “chickenpox.” The disease Varicella causes flu-like symptoms with characteristic “pox” signs, including spots, vesicles and scabs that are…
Alternate Vaccine Schedules Why does public health NOT recommend alternate vaccine schedules? What are the PRO’s of alternate vaccine schedules? What are the CONS of alternate vaccine schedules? Sample alternate…
Hepatitis A Vaccine Hepatitis A is a virus that affects the liver, causing stomach-flu like symptoms. The disease Most children (younger than age 6) have NO symptoms. Children who do…
Preventing vaccine reactions What supplements have some evidence for preventing vaccine reactions? (Which ones are controversial?) What should you NOT do? Research citations for Preventing Vaccine Reactions Youngster I, Kozer…
Special Topics #1 Topics covered: Probiotics – brands, types, strains What to do if a child has an adverse reaction? Rotavirus – what are the statistics on Rotavirus after introduction…
Special Topics #2 Topics covered: All about MTHFR! Note: we are going beyond what is known in scientific literature and are wandering through the realm of logical sense, but not…
