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Important Immunizations for Adolescents
http://www.pamf.org/children/newsletter/...
By Robin Drucker, M.D.
Many parents think of infants and young children when they hear the word "immunization." However, there are two immunizations that are important for adolescents as well: pertussis (whooping cough) and meningitis.
Pertussis is an increasing health problem among adolescents and young adults. It causes a prolonged cough, otherwise known as "the cough lasting 100 days," and causes students to miss a lot of school and after-school activities. Read more...
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Additional Articles
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Featured Physicians
http://www.pamf.org/children/newsletter/
Ellen M. Schneider, M.D., is a family medicine physician at the Palo Alto Clinic. She received her M.D. degree from the University of California, Davis in 1992 after graduating from Harvard University. Dr. Schneider completed an internship and residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles and is board certified in family medicine.
Maria S. Sepetka, M.D., is a pediatrician at the Los Altos Center. She received her M.D. degree from Komensky University in Czechoslovakia in 1979. Dr. Sepetka completed her internship and residency at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in San Francisco, as well as residencies at Stanford University Medical Center and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. She is board certified in pediatrics.
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- American Diabetes Month:
November
Diabetes Risk Test
There are 20.8 million Americans with diabetes -- and nearly one-third of them (or 6.2 million people) do not know it! Take the American Diabetes Association's test to see if you are at risk for having or developing type 2 diabetes.
- National Healthy Skin Month:
November
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Healthy skin, hair and nails are important to your overall good health. Learn great ways to take care of your "outer wrapper." The American Academy of Dermatology's Web site covers topics ranging from birthmarks and bites and stings, to athlete's foot and playing it safe in the sun.
- The Great American Smokeout:
November 17
Helping A Smoker Quit: Do's and Don'ts
The American Cancer Society's Web site offers general hints for helping friends and family members quit smoking.
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