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January 10, 2026
CDC childhood vaccine update
January 10, 2026

The CDC has made changes to the Childhood Immunization Schedule. What will this mean for your children and which vaccines they can receive here?

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January 10, 2026
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September 8, 2023
RSV - new options for prevention this season
September 8, 2023

The FDA has approved two options to protect infants against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) this season. Here’s what we know about these so far.

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September 8, 2023
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September 22, 2021
The Delta Variant in Children
September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
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May 13, 2021
Kids 12 and up can now get the COVID vaccine! Here's how.
May 13, 2021
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May 13, 2021
April 27, 2021
Children ages 16 and up can now get COVID vaccine in Oregon
April 27, 2021
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April 27, 2021
April 1, 2021
Coronavirus Vaccine in Children
April 1, 2021
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April 1, 2021
September 5, 2020
Preventing and managing anxiety in children
September 5, 2020
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September 5, 2020
May 25, 2020
Should our child go back to daycare?
May 25, 2020
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May 25, 2020
March 8, 2020
Coronavirus information for our patients
March 8, 2020
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March 8, 2020
January 29, 2019
Current Measles Outbreak
January 29, 2019
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January 29, 2019
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November 14, 2017
We've moved!
November 14, 2017
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November 14, 2017
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September 18, 2016
Time to change the 15-minute doctor visit?
September 18, 2016
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September 18, 2016
February 18, 2016
Arsenic, Cadmium and Chromium exposure in SE Portland
February 18, 2016

We're receiving many emails from concerned parents about the exposure Arsenic, Cadmium and Chromium from the recent Bullseye Glass pollution. Do your children need testing?

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February 18, 2016
January 18, 2015
Evidence-based pediatrics
January 18, 2015

Episode 1 - Treating the common cold

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January 18, 2015
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July 22, 2014
Sayward Canoe Route
July 22, 2014
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July 22, 2014
April 27, 2014
How to raise a moral child
April 27, 2014
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April 27, 2014
December 13, 2010
Placebos are powerful!!!
December 13, 2010

How strong is a placebo effect if you know you are receiving a placebo?

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December 13, 2010
December 12, 2010
Laptop erythema ab igne
December 12, 2010

Not only does this have a cool name, but it’s also kind of interesting. The youngest case of laptop erythema ab igne was just reported, in a 12 year old boy. What is this awesome sounding disease, you ask?

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December 12, 2010
December 12, 2010
Recent study: Do vapor rubs work?
December 12, 2010

Vapor rubs, such as Vicks Vaporub, are a commonly used cold remedy. Do they work?

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December 12, 2010
Transient
December 7, 2010
AAP and CDC adopt WHO breastfed growth charts
December 7, 2010

At long last, the CDC and the AAP now both recommend using the World Health Organization’s Breastfed Infant growth charts. Why?

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December 7, 2010
July 23, 2010
Having two mommies is good for you
July 23, 2010

A recent article evaluated the psychological wellbeing of adolescents that grew up with lesbian parents. They did awesome.

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July 23, 2010
July 22, 2010
Alternative vaccine schedules finally evaluated
July 22, 2010
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July 22, 2010
January 27, 2010
Staying healthy this winter
January 27, 2010

Cold and flu season is upon us, so how do you stay healthy?

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January 27, 2010
June 18, 2009
Eradicating polio - so close!!
June 18, 2009

We were so close to eradicating polio, recently bringing the number of endemic countries from 125 down to 4, but ack! There is now a big resurgence. Why?

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June 18, 2009
May 30, 2009
Gardening with kids is fun!
May 30, 2009

There is no better way to get your kids to love eating fresh vegetables and fruits than to grow them yourselves!

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May 30, 2009
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