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| It's Autism Awareness Month: Update on the latest research in this video from the Autism Science Foundation (ASF): Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. is Irving B. Harris Professor of child psychiatry, pediatrics, and psychology and Director of the Yale University Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine. He is also the chief of child psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Dr. Volkmar's research focus is on mechanisms and treatment of autism and related disorders in individuals of all ages. |
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| April 9-15 |
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| Dr. Deborah Wexler the Importance of Adult Vaccination: Dr. Wexler, executive director of the Immunization Action Coalition, joined KARE-11 News to talk about the health risks to adults who aren't fully vaccinated. |
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| April 16-22 |
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| National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 21-28: NIIW is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities. This 30-sec PSA from CDC provides an amusing, real-life glimpse into the world of parents and babies. The emphasis is on what parents are willing to do to keep their children protected, including immunization. Immunization gives parents the power to protect their babies.
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