Tag: public health
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Heartbreaking Image of Hospitalized Newborn Highlights Vaccine Necessity
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant reminder of the importance of vaccinations, a recent photograph shared by a concerned aunt has drawn attention to the critical role immunizations play in public health. The image features a seven-week-old baby, Emma, who is currently hospitalized due to a rare and severe bacterial infection known as Hib flu.…
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What Historians Want You to Know About Vaccines
Get Pregnant Fast As a historian, I often find myself reflecting on the ongoing debates surrounding vaccines—a topic that has recently sparked intense discussions among my social media connections. Arguments fly back and forth with fervor: “The CDC is a conspiracy to push vaccines!” “Scientific evidence shows vaccines are safe and effective!” “It was better…
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A Call to Action: The U.S. Leads the World in Child Gun Deaths
Get Pregnant Fast When envisioning America, images of apple pie and the stars and stripes often come to mind. Sadly, we must now also associate it with a grim reality: the alarming rate of child fatalities caused by firearms. A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals shocking statistics. Between 2012 and 2014, an…
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Why Are Babies Getting More Vaccines Than Ever Before?
Read more You might have noticed that today’s kids are getting a lot more vaccines than we did back in the day. It’s a hot topic, especially with all the chatter on social media about childhood vaccinations. So, what’s the deal? Are today’s kids really getting more shots than we did in the ’80s? And…
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Doctor Confronts Anti-Vaccine Film: ‘Your Attendance Here Will Lead to Infant Deaths’
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful display of conviction, a physician from New Zealand took a bold stand against the screening of an anti-vaccine documentary. Dr. Ethan Carter, recognized for his dedication to child welfare, made headlines when he interrupted a showing of “Vaxxed: From Cover-up to Catastrophe,” a film that attempts to draw a…
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Why Publicly Funded Birth Control Is Beneficial for Everyone
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 Originally Published: Nov. 15, 2017 Contraceptives are nothing short of revolutionary. They empower individuals—both women and men—by granting them control over family planning and reproductive health. These medical advancements not only save lives but are also crucial in addressing various health issues ranging from premenstrual…
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Please Don’t Smoke Near My Kids (Or Any Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, I pass a father who walks his 8-year-old son to school. He holds his son’s hand while simultaneously puffing on a cigarette, just a block away from the school entrance. It’s infuriating to watch. I often find myself wanting to stop the car and kindly ask him to wait until…
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Flint Continues to Struggle with Water Contamination: An Overlooked Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast In Flint, Michigan, the water crisis still looms large, with residents like Sarah Thompson, 39, tirelessly distributing bottled water in their communities. “We need to support each other,” she shared with ProPublica. “It’s the vulnerable and affected individuals looking after one another because the state has turned a blind eye.” Despite a…
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Texas Town’s Measles Outbreak Highlights the Importance of Vaccination
Get Pregnant Fast In Texas, a troubling measles outbreak is unfolding, affecting both adults and children who have not received vaccinations. The ages of those impacted range from as young as 8 months to 27 years. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the outbreak in Ellis County, which initially began with one…