Lindsay Lowery MSW, LCSWA

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• What Causes Meningitis?

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• Are there any alternative methods of immunization for my child apart from the vaccinations?

  Center for Disease control (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (APIC) have 14 vaccinations before the age of 2 years. This makes some parents concerned as it might overwhelm the immune system of their child. There are two options that parents can opt for•    Selective vaccine...

• How Does Chicken Pox Spread?

  Chicken pox is an infectious disease which affects mostly children under the age of 15, but it can even affect adults. Given the number of infections per year, it is like a rite of passage for every growing child.Symptoms of chicken pox The symptoms of chicken pox include:...

• Multiple Sclerosis and Multi-Tasking

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• Fibromyalgia Treatment: What are the Alternatives?

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