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One question I frequently hear from parents is whether their newborn really needs vitamin K and whether it should be given orally or by injection. First, let’s clear up an important misconception: Vitamin K is not a vaccine. It is an...
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What will it take for us to start asking harder questions about our children’s health? Often, it takes a life-changing experience to make someone question everything they’ve believed. A personal tragedy. An unexpected diagnosis. A moment that forces them to...
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Measles: Understanding Risk, Complications, and How to Prepare Your Family Measles is once again part of the conversation for many families. As cases and outbreaks occur across the United States, parents understandably have questions about how serious measles is, who...
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Which Vaccines Should You Choose for Your Child? Parents often ask Dr. Thornburg a seemingly simple question: Which vaccines should I choose for my child? The answer isn’t necessarily the same for every family. Vaccine decisions involve weighing the risks of...
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Click here for Full Video- Teen Engagement Click here for full Video- How toddlers and Teens are alike In these videos, Dr. Thornburg explores why adolescent development has more in common with early childhood than we often realize....
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