Meningococcal disease is a serious, potentially fatal, illness caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and potentially leading to meningitis, which is inflammation and infection of the lining of the brain …
Immunization Requirements for the 2015-2016 School Year
Ensure a great start to the new school year by reviewing your district’s immunization requirements. Vaccines not only keep your child healthy, they keep other children healthy too. By immunizing …
The Deadly Diphtheria Disease: A Lesson for Parents on Vaccinations
As a modern-day parent living in the United States, you likely haven’t heard of many Diphtheria cases, and may even be unfamiliar with the disease all together. However recent news …
Beat The Rush! Now Scheduling Back to School Check Ups and Physicals
Your child’s school or sports team may require a checkup in order to register in July and August for the Fall school year or team sports. Appointment times fill up …
What Parents Should Know About the Measles Outbreak
The On-going Measles Outbreak The story is not new, although it is making news every day. Over one year ago I wrote about the increase of measles outbreaks in the …
Flu Vaccinations Guard Against Spread of Virus to Small Children and the Elderly
Flu season in the United States is a yearly challenge. The contagious Influenza virus, with symptoms that are similar to the common cold, typically spreads throughout the winter season, starting …
Attention New Parents: Vitamin K Injection May Save Your Baby’s Life
Controversy surrounds the administration of Vitamin K injections for newborns, and news out of Tennessee that 7 children in the last 8 months have been admitted to Vanderbilt Hospital with …
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Measles Are On The Rise – The Myths & Facts About the MMR Vaccine
In 2013 the typical yearly number of measles cases more than doubled from 60 to 189, prompting a concern that the measles epidemic in the United Kingdom infecting more than …
Measles Epidemic: Consequence of Bad Decisions, Fear, and Erroneous Information
Recently The Wall Street Journal reported on an epidemic of measles affecting children in the United Kingdom and on an outbreak close to home at a church in Texas. From …
Schedule a Well-Child Check-Up Today!
Teach your child to take responsibility for their health by scheduling a well-child check up. In your personalized appointment, your doctor will evaluate your child and educate them on important …
Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?
The vaccine to prevent Human Papilloma Virus infection (HPV) was released in 2006 with a wide variety of opinions. Texas Governor, Rick Perry, announced his commitment to make sure every …
PCRR Participates in Meningitis Research Study for 10-18 year olds
Health officials in Texas have been talking a lot about the dangers of meningitis lately. But, what exactly is it and how can it affect your child? What is Meningitis? …
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