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Can an unvaccinated child really get tetanus after a toe nail injury?

What Happens if You Skip a Tetanus Shot?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / October 1, 2019 / pre-vaccine era, risks, skipping vaccines, tetanus, tetanus immunoglobulin, tetanus myths, tetanus shots, unvaccinated, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, wounds

Tetanus spores are ubiquitous, making vaccination essential if you’re wounded and unvaccinated. Despite vaccine availability, some parents neglect this crucial shot, risking severe illness for their children. Historical data shows unvaccinated kids face higher risks, with recent cases illustrating the dire consequences of skipping vaccination against tetanus. Vaccines are safe and necessary.

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When is Measles Season?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / July 8, 2019 / elimination, endemic, eradicated diseases, measles, measles cases, measles deaths, measles myths, measles outbreaks, measles seasons, measles strains, MMR vaccine, travel alert, travel vaccines, Vaccine Preventable Diseases

When is measles season and how will we know when it is over?

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Do Vaccinated Kids Who Get Sick Have Milder Disease?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / June 26, 2019 / benefits, breakthrough chickenpox, breakthrough infections, complications, mumps outbreaks, pertussis outbreaks, protective effect, unvaccinated, vaccinated vs unvaccinated, vaccine effectiveness, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, waning immunity

Although breakthrough infections do occur because vaccines aren’t perfect, folks should know that vaccinated kids who get sick have milder disease.

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How Do You Know If You Have Measles Immunity?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / June 13, 2019 / measles outbreaks, MMR, negative titers, third dose of MMR, titers, travel vaccines, vaccine effectiveness, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, waning immunity

Two doses of MMR vaccine is the best way to make sure that you have measles immunity and are protected during an outbreak.

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