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Though unproven, 1 in 4 parents believe vaccines cause autism
Posted on March 2, 2010
According to the USA today (March 2, 2010) One in four U.S. parents believe some vaccines cause autism in healthy children, but even many of those worried about vaccine risks think their children should be vaccinated. Most parents continue to follow the advic… Continue
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommends Universal Annual Influenza Vaccination
Posted on March 2, 2010
On February 24, CDC issued a press release announcing that ACIP has voted to recommend annual influenza vaccination for all people ages 6 months and older. The expanded recommendation is to take effect in the 2010 – 2011 influenza season. The new recommendat… Continue
The Cough Trick: A Brief Strategy to Manage Pediatric Pain From Immunization Injections
Posted on February 16, 2010
The February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics includes an article titled "The Cough Trick: A Brief Strategy to Manage Pediatric Pain From Immunization Injections." It was written by Dustin P. Wallace, PhD, Keith D. Allen, PhD, … Continue
Special Events
Adolescent Immunizations in Virginia
PIV presents a state-wide program on adolescent vaccines to increase awareness and educate primary care and specialty physicians in Virginia.