Doc Talk: On autistm and vaccinations

dr-youngblood.jpgDoc Talk is a weekly series of short video podcasts that allow you to go on a virtual visit to a doctor’s office. We’ve asked many of the questions moms want answers to, so all you have to do is click, watch and listen to get the info you need from an expert at Mercy Health System.

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Q: I’m worried about vaccines and a possible connection to autism. What do I need to know about before deciding whether or not to vaccinate my baby?

video13.jpgA: Click on the video podcast icon at right to see and hear the answer to this question. A window will pop up prompting you to click the “play” arrow to begin the video. CLICK HERE to see Dr. Youngblood’s previous discussion about whether there is currently an epidemic of autism.

Dr. Tom Youngblood is a pediatrician at Mercy Health Center Pediatrics of Northwest Arkansas. His practice is located at 3101 SE 14th St. in Rogers off Interstate 540. For more info on Dr. Youngblood, click on his photo to watch his bio podcast or call his office at 479-986-6120.

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