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HIC at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference

Posted on December 12, 2011 by heatlusk

On February 1, HIC met with many supportive members of the pediatric community at the annual Hawai`i Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics  Conference, “Timely Topic in Pediatrics: How to Vaccinate When Parents Hesitate”.   HIC Board Members were … Continue reading →

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AAP Finds: Low Hepatitis A Coverage in Adolescents

Posted on December 11, 2011 by kettlewelljm

On January 23, the American Academy of Pediatrics released the first study to evaluate adolescent hepatitis A coverage in the United States using provider reported vaccination data. Hepatitis A coverage was low among adolescents, leaving a large population susceptible to … Continue reading →

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School Vaccines: More Students Skip Required Shots In 8 States

Posted on November 28, 2011 by heatlusk

ATLANTA — More parents are opting out of school shots for their kids. In eight states now, more than 1 in 20 public school kindergartners aren’t getting all the vaccines required for attendance, an Associated Press analysis found.  That growing … Continue reading →

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