DHHS Encourages Nebraskans to Stay Safe from Ticks
As spring and summer are the primary seasons when ticks are encountered in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services urges all residents to be mindful of ticks and take steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, . . .
Childhood Vaccines: Why the Schedule Matters
By Dr. Abby Hanzlicek
Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases. The childhood immunization schedule is carefully designed to provide protection at the earliest possible age while ensuring long-term immunity. But . . .
Measles
By Dr. Kent Niss
I wanted to build on the topics recently discussed with some discussion about vaccines and just as important the diseases that these things keep from happening. I want to start with the low hanging fruit, Measles. This is a subject that . . .
Polio Vaccine
By Dr. Kent Niss
Let’s continue some discussion on vaccines and I would like to go over what is widely considered the perfect example of the effectiveness of vaccines, the polio vaccine. Just as when discussing any topic, I use a few questions to . . .
