Dear anti-vaxxers: Stop using autism as a bogeyman
When my pediatrician first murmured the word autism, I almost passed out in her office. Would my son stop talking? Stop looking at me? Stop cuddling? Was it all my fault? Did the vaccines cause it? I...
View Article40 Things that really do cause autism
Wondering what really causes autism? Don’t worry. Twitter has you covered. And as everyone knows, the best place to get information related to making serious medical decisions about your child is...
View ArticleNo immunisation, no child care: That could be the case if law goes ahead
Parents wondering about whether or not to vaccinate their children have been given an ultimatum: Get your children immunised or they won’t be allowed at day care. That’s, at least, the case in...
View ArticleAnti-vaccine family changes their mind after their kids get sick
The vaccine debate rages on in the United States, but for one family in Canada who was once vehemently anti-vaccine, there has been a sea change. In the blog, “The Scientific Parent,” mom Tara Hills...
View ArticleGovernment cracking down on child immunisation with new bill
On Wednesday, the federal government announced its decision to pass a law withholding child care and other benefits from parents who fail to immunise their children. More: Parents put spotlight on...
View ArticleDonald Trump claims he has the 'cure' for autism during Republican debate
Has Donald Trump finally gone too far? More: Ask a Raging Feminist: What answers does Donald Trump owe women? Never mind his blatant racism and degrading, threatening statements about women — including...
View ArticleWhy getting the HPV vaccine for my sons was a no-brainer
My sons were 13 and 11 when their pediatrician, Dr. K, asked me if I would like to have them vaccinated against HPV. “Wait, isn’t that the STD girls get?” I asked. Dr. K was infamously blunt, to the...
View ArticleAppointing RFK Jr. to vaccine safety commission would be unethical & dangerous
President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his incoming advisors and cabinet members have become so predictably absurd that it’s hardly surprising that he is considering appointing vocal anti-vaxxer...
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Should You Allow Your Kid to Have Playdates With Unvaccinated Kids?
We watch our children like hawks on the playgrounds to prevent bumps, bruises, and the occasional breaks, but keeping our children from contracting an illness from their playmates can be tricky,...
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Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Still Declining & The CDC Finds It Alarming
The vaccination rate among kindergarteners in the United States has dropped for the second year in a row, leaving school-age children susceptible to a number of serious but entirely preventable...
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