Rotavirus infects 100 percent of children by age 5. That’s a stunning figure. Rotavirus causes prolific watery diarrhea and often is accompanied by fever and vomiting. It has been one of the leading causes of hospitalization and death from diarrhea in infants worldwide. Strong motivation to make a vaccine! In the 1990s the first generation … Continue Reading →
A college student at Michigan State died this month from the illness that causes bacterial meningitis. College students aren’t the only ones at risk. This bacteria infects infants, younger children and adults alike, but young adults who live packed into dorms are particularly at risk due to their close quarters. Summer camp goers and military … Continue Reading →
One recent Thursday afternoon, a family called the office because their daughter’s daycare center had notified the family that one of the children there was suspect for having measles. Naturally the parents of this young child were concerned. Their child was still too young to have received the vaccine, and they didn’t know what to do. … Continue Reading →