Dear Dr. Prescott, In this age of anti-vaccine believers, how do we convince parents that vaccinating their children is a responsible action, not only for their children, but for the health of all children? John Prescott, Austin, TX Thanks for the question, son. We all look for cause-and-effect explanations when something goes wrong. So, when […]
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How Not to Get Blindsided by Shingles
Dear Dr. C, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of stories on shingles lately. I’m glad to see it, because I’ve had shingles, and it’s a painful, miserable condition. My doctor had me take the vaccine, and now I tell everyone to take it so they can avoid what I’ve been through. But when […]
