What is Down-Syndrome

Down syndrome or trisomy 21 is a genetic condition resulting from the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. Down syndrome is characterized by a combination of major ...

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Continuing my discussion of childhood immunizations (AKA vaccines), I'd like to now share those which are recommended during the first ... Read More »

 

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