Vaccine for Chickenpox

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Prompt Vaccination Reduces Chickenpox Risk After Exposure

medicalnewstoday.com — “For people who haven't had chickenpox and are exposed to an ill family member, getting vaccinated within five days can reduce the risk of developing chickenpox-or at least reduce the severity of dView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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BBC News - Why don't we vaccinate against chickenpox?

news.bbc.co.uk — “It is peak season for chicken pox - the highly contagious, blistering virus which for most children is unpleasant and for a very few lethal. A safe and effective vaccine is available - why don't we use it?View full resource at news.bbc.co.uk

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Chickenpox row: A vaccine is available - why don't we use it? [BBC] http://bit.ly/9E9Sdl

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Vaccination after chickenpox exposure offers protection - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Children and adults who are not vaccinated but are exposed to chickenpox can reduce their chance ofView full resource at smartbrief.com

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nataliehodgePersonal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.

Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care." /> Natalie Hodge, MD, FAAP Pediatrician, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

Vaccination after chickenpox exposure offers protection http://sbne.ws/r/3J9M #health #chicago #housecalls

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Vaccination cuts chickenpox deaths 97% among children - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “The CDC, reporting data from 1990 to 2007, said that the percentage of adolescents and children who died from chickenpox declined 97% after the U.S. started its vaccination program in 1995. Researchers also saw a 96% reduction in deaths from the infection among adults under the age of 50. The findi…View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Vaccination cuts chickenpox deaths 97% among children - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “The CDC, reporting data from 1990 to 2007, said that the percentage of adolescents and children who died from chickenpox declined 97% after the U.S. started its vaccination program in 1995. Researchers also saw a 96% reduction in deaths from the infection among adults under the age of 50. The findi…View full resource at smartbrief.com

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97% decrease in deaths from chickenpox since we started immunizing against that disease. What a success story! http://fb.me/TjfI2ywh

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Chickenpox

kidshealth.org — “It's most common in kids under age 12, but anyone can get chickenpox. The good news is that a vaccine can prevent most cases.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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kidshealth.org — “It's most common in kids under age 12, but anyone can get chickenpox. The good news is that a vaccine can prevent most cases.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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For Chickenpox Vaccine, It Takes Two : NPR

npr.org — “A new study confirms that two vaccine doses protect children from chickenpox better than one dose.View full resource at npr.org

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For Chickenpox Vaccine, It Takes Two : NPR

npr.org — “A new study confirms that two vaccine doses protect children from chickenpox better than one dose. The study is in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.View full resource at npr.org

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Chickenpox cases down with second vaccine dose | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Since health officials began recommending a second dose of the vaccine against chickenpox, cases of the infection among Connecticut children have further declined, a new studyView full resource at reuters.com

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Chickenpox cases down with second vaccine dose | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Since health officials began recommending a second dose of the vaccine against chickenpox, cases of the infection among Connecticut children have further declined, a new studyView full resource at reuters.com

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Study: Chickenpox cases down with second vaccine dose (Journal of Infectious Diseases) http://reut.rs/hn5LV0 - #health

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Since vaccine, fewer hospitalized for chickenpox | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Since the U.S. began routine chickenpox vaccination in 1995, the number of Americans sent to hospitals by the infection each year has dropped by more than two-thirds, governmentView full resource at reuters.com

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Study: Since vaccine, fewer hospitalized for chickenpox (Pediatrics) http://reut.rs/faiPcj - #health

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Since vaccine, fewer hospitalized for chickenpox | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Since the U.S. began routine chickenpox vaccination in 1995, the number of Americans sent to hospitals by the infection each year has dropped by more than two-thirds, governmentView full resource at reuters.com

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Since vaccine, fewer hospitalized for chickenpox: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Since the U.S. began routine chick... http://bit.ly/ebf4fd

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CDC: Chickenpox deaths plummeted since vaccine

health.yahoo.net — “Chickenpox vaccine has dramatically cut deaths from the disease, especially in children, says a new government study proclaiming an important public health victory.View full resource at health.yahoo.net

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CDC: Chickenpox deaths plummeted since vaccine: Chickenpox vaccine has dramatically cut deaths from the disease,... http://bit.ly/nl1q0B

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CDC: Chickenpox deaths plummeted since vaccine

health.yahoo.net — “Chickenpox vaccine has dramatically cut deaths from the disease, especially in children, says a new government study proclaiming an important public health victory.View full resource at health.yahoo.net

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  • nataliehodgePersonal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.

    Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care." />

    Natalie Hodge, MD, FAAP

    Natalie Hodge MD FAAP has 10 years of experience practicing pediatric medicine in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from the University of Kentucky Medical School in 19995 and then completed Washington University's program at St. Louis Children's Hospital in 1998. Dr. Hodge spent three years developing and refining the personalized house call platform creating cloud-based technology, e-commerce, and marketing platform solutions for mobile medical practice. She is Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer of Personal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.

    Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care.

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