Healthy lungs are crucial to your child's well-being. But, without proper protection, the lungs can get infections that could cause chronic and sometimes life-threatening illnesses.
The Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine has made most children immune. However, not all parents are choosing to vaccinate their children.
This can put many other children at serious risk.
Recent news coverage of certain TV and movie stars has exposed their decision to not vaccinate. While it is each parent's own right to do what they want, celebrities may have an impact on "regular" parents in regards to making the safest choice.
Recent news coverage of certain TV and movie stars has exposed their decision to not vaccinate. While it is each parent's own right to do what they want, celebrities may have an impact on "regular" parents in regards to making the safest choice.
Special guest, Dr. Tanya Altmann, weighs in on this controversial issue. If you know a parent that is considering not vaccinating, this segment may just change their mind.
Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP, is a UCLA-trained pediatrician practicing in Southern California and the happy mother of two. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Tanya is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA and the Chief Medical Advisor for the Newborn Channel. Dr. Tanya is also a Spokesperson for American Academy of Pediatrics, approved by the national physician organization to communicate complicated medical issues into easily understood concepts.