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Posted July 8, 2008 The June edition of Infectious Diseases in Children just arrived. (Don't ask why it
showed up in July. It's Southern Jersey, after all.) The lead story is rather dismaying. The annual fatality rate from
Pertussis has more that doubled between 1990 and 2005. And 86% of the patients who died of pertussis between 2000 and 2005
were under one year of age. Most of them got Pertussis before they could complete the primary Pertussis vaccination series,
that is prior to six months of age. This highlights the absolute necessity for all parents and care givers of new babies to
get the adult DPT shot so they do not give Pertussis to the babe. Dads, Grandparents, and adolescent sibs should get the shot
before the babe is born, if possible. Moms should get the shot right after they deliver. If your Doc is unable to
get you the vaccine, I can send you to one who can Dr. D.
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Posted July 30, 2008 Access to the office. The upgrade on Tilton Rd. is progressing. The intersection at Tilton
Rd. and Zion Rd. is now open for all traffic. Just be carefull. There are still orange drum barriers and lane changes to negotiate.
Rest assured, the office will remain open for the kids. If you are having trouble getting through, call on your cell phone
and we'll guide you in for a safe landing. Dr. D.
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