Dr. Henry Eikel - Pediatric Group of Acadiana

09/01/2026

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Twenty years on from the launch of the world-first vaccine against cervical cancer in Australia, more than 800 million doses have been administered worldwide in a breakthrough expected to save tens of millions of lives by early next century.

The vaccine, co-developed at the University of Queensland by Ian Frazer and his late colleague Jian Zhou, protects against strains of the sexually transmitted human papilloma virus (HPV), which cause most cases of cervical cancer and ge***al warts.

It also safeguards against many cases of throat, ge***al, and a**l cancer.

Professor Frazer, the 2006 Australian of the Year, was dubbed by a magazine as "God's Gift to Women" because of the revolutionary vaccine's impact on cervical cancer, but HPV also causes cancers that affect men.

08/29/2026

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08/27/2026

Measles is especially worrisome for babies and children, as the virus can make kids seriously ill and wipe out immune memory of other harmful viruses and bacteria (known as immune amnesia). This side effect happens when the measles virus attacks the memory cells in the immune system.

Recent measles outbreaks have primarily affected people who were not vaccinated, underscoring the importance of staying up to date on immunizations. The MMR vaccine provides strong protection against measles and helps keep children and communities healthy. Learn more about measles: https://bit.ly/4vYD9bh

08/26/2026

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You're registering for classes, picking your own schedule, doing your own laundry (hopefully). Adding immunizations to the adulting checklist is easy: make a call to your healthcare provider = one less thing to worry about this semester. ✅

View the most current recommended immunization schedule at: https://www.aafp.org/clinical-insights/immunizations-and-vaccines/immunizations-schedules-resources/adult-immunization-schedules

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Se está inscribiendo en clases, armando su propio horario y lavando su propia ropa (con suerte). Incluir las vacunas en su lista de responsabilidades como adulto es sencillo: haga una llamada a su proveedor de atención médica = una preocupación menos este semestre. ✅

Consulte el calendario de vacunación recomendado más actualizado en: https://www.aafp.org/clinical-insights/immunizations-and-vaccines/immunizations-schedules-resources/adult-immunization-schedules

08/15/2026

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08/12/2026

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These recommendations will not make children healthier.

A new Executive Order recommends changing trusted childhood vaccines without scientific evidence. This includes separating the MMR vaccine into individual shots and removing aluminum ingredients that help vaccines work.

These recommendations could lead to more appointments and make it harder for children to get all the vaccines they need—putting families at risk during ongoing measles outbreaks.

Children deserve vaccine recommendations based on science.

Read our full statement: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/august-2026-executive-order-statement/

08/11/2026

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08/11/2026

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AAP’s vaccine recommendations for U.S. children are built on decades of research, thousands of studies, continuous safety monitoring, and the expertise of physicians and scientists whose sole focus is children's health. AAP’s schedule is based on when children’s immune systems respond best to immunizations, and when they are most vulnerable to preventable diseases.

We don't change recommendations because of political considerations, speculations, or misinformation. Right now, the evidence continues to show that these vaccines are safe, effective, and important for protecting children.

08/04/2026

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A recent study in Pediatrics found that influenza vaccination reduced the risk of death from flu among U.S. kids and teens in recent years. The overall vaccine effectiveness against death from flu was 80% from August 2016 through July 2025.

The AAP recommends kids get the flu vaccine each year, starting at 6 months of age, to provide them with the strongest protect against severe illness. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q7R5xn