Over the last few years, there has been growing anti-vaccine sentiments.Β This is troubling, because an increase in unvaccinated individuals, diminishes βherdβ/community immunity. What is herd immunity? It is the idea that when a large portion of a community is immunized against a contagious disease, the opportunity for an outbreak is diminished, as there are more […]
Experts believe breast milk provides the best nutrition for newborns and infants. Many health organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the World Health Organization (WHO), etc. recommend breastfeeding due to the many benefits it provides. Benefits such as protection from allergies, infection and a myriad other health conditions. Here are some more […]
Vaccinations: Getting Back to School Ready! Though it feels the summer just started, the new school year is already around the corner. This is the time to start preparing, so as to not be stressed as the year begins. One of the things to start considering, is making sure your children are up-to-date with their […]
