Art by Peau PorotesanoIn recent years, the new fun trend in public health (endorsed by several celebrities like Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy) has been for parents not to vaccinate their children who attend public school. "Despite overwhelming evidence that vaccines are safe and effective, the rate of parents opting out of vaccines for their children has doubled since 2007" … [Read more...] about Shoot Me Up, Buttercup
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Pepperdine Takes Measles Precautions
Photo by Allison HubbardThe measles outbreak that began at Disneyland is spreading, and Pepperdine is taking precautions. “Because it started in California we are being especially vigilant about making sure that we are as protective as we can be on campus,” Student Health Center Medical Director Lucy Larson said. There have been 121 cases of the measles, and it has … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Takes Measles Precautions
