Blog - Page 8 of 13 - Gretchen LaSalle MD

My Job as a Parent

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

Here’s how I see my job as a parent. My job is not to be my kids’ best friend (although, someday, I hope that they’ll think of me as a friend). My job is not to make them feel like they’re amazing at everything and to bolster their ego at every turn. My job is … Read more

Should doctors dismiss patients for not vaccinating?

July 8, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

If ever there was a hot button issue in medicine, dismissal of patients for not vaccinating is it. I fully expect to generate some heated debate with this blogpost. This is a highly controversial topic for those of us providing vaccines and caring for high risk patients. Both sides have valid arguments and, I’m sorry, … Read more

Vaccine Video/Story of the Week

July 7, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Danielle Stringer shares her experience and ideas that caused her to leave her vaccine-hesitancy behind and advocate for immunizations. Follow this link to see her speech.

Countering Vaccine Hesitancy

July 7, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

Summary of Research: In the setting of increasing parental hesitation regarding vaccines, this report provides information to help address parental concerns and discusses using patient dismissal as a last resort option.

Vaccine Video/Story of the Week

June 18, 2019June 17, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

Heading Home Healthy is a program whose goal is to help travelers stay healthy when they are returning home to visit friends and relatives. Follow this link to see the video.

Traveling this summer? Schedule your travel consult

June 19, 2019June 17, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

I, like many people, will be traveling this summer – Europe, here I come! This is our second jaunt abroad with Disney Adventures (they are awesome and, no, they did not pay me to say this). But, unlike the prior trip, this time around I am having to make sure that my family is all … Read more

Closing the Gap in Travel Medicine: Reframing Research Questions for a New Era

June 18, 2019June 17, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

Summary of Research: Travel guidelines have traditionally focused on people traveling from wealthy nations to poorer nations. However patterns of travel, including more frequent travel by people from developing nations, are changing. This article looks to evaluate gaps in current travel recommendations and identify areas of opportunity to address the needs of travelers from emerging economies.

Just say “No” to anti-vaccine tropes!

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

Do you ever have those days where you are completely lacking for inspiration? Well, today is my day. Try as I may to come up with something to write, words escape me. So, for this blogpost I thought I’d mix it up. The images aren’t fancy, but each one makes a point countering a common … Read more

The Anti-vaccination Movement: A Regression in Modern Medicine

June 3, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

Summary of Research: This study “evaluates and reviews the origins of the anti-vaccination movement, the reasons behind the recent strengthening of the movement, role of the internet in the spread of anti-vaccination ideas, and the repercussions in terms of public health and safety.”

Vaccine Video/Story of the Week

June 4, 2019June 3, 2019 by Gretchen LaSalle

How has a movement with zero scientific evidence become one of the World Health Organization’s top 10 threats to public health? NBC News’ Savannah Sellers breaks down the anti-vaccination movement. Follow this link to see the report.