The MenACWY vaccine protects against four strains of meningococcus that can cause meningitis: groups A, C, W, and Y. This vaccine is offered later in a child's life - often around the age of 13 or 14 ...

Another family arrived at my office recently to ask that we delay vaccinating their youngest child. I knew that these were smart, loving parents who wanted the best for this child. I also knew that ...

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“This is not a unique scenario,” Wheeler said. “This is unfortunately all too common.” ...