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{LDSL Blog} My Vaccination Decision
Mormon Life says: I hadn't been vaccinated as a child, but now I wanted to serve a mission. My doubts about vaccines stood in direct conflict with my desire to serve.
There I was, sitting in the doctor’s office for a pre-mission physical exam and excited to serve. But among the many loose ends and questions looming in my mind, one thing was fairly certain: My...
Vaccines: An Ounce of Prevention
Mormon Life says: As a physician, I have a responsibility to educate others about the best way to prevent health problems, and vaccines are some of the most powerful preventative measures. These are my medical opinions on the matter, as well as common misconceptions people have when debating whether or not to immunize.
Late on a Thursday afternoon, I sat helplessly watching as large purple blotches formed on my unconscious patient’s skin. Twelve-year-old Cody* had suddenly contracted meningococcal meningitis....
{Poll} Vaccines
Mormon Life says: Where do you stand in the vaccination debate?
Vaccinations aren't things that many people take lightly, so we knew our vaccine health article would stir up some strong response. Knowing that, we wanted to get some more first-hand response from...
