Lynn Cates, M.D., F.A.A.P.

October 14, 2008

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Lynn Cates, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Vice President, Health

ARTICLES WRITTEN BY DR. CATES

Allergies: Allergy or Cold: How to Tell - 04/05/01

Birth Defects: Neural Tube Defects: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention - 09/05/01

Neural Tube Defects: What Are They? - 09/05/01

Breathing and Respiratory: Causes of Pneumonia - 03/30/01

Pneumonia: An Overview - 03/30/01

Treating and Preventing Pneumonia - 03/30/01

Colds and Flu: Allergy or Cold: How to Tell - 04/05/01

Diphtheria: Complications of Diphtheria - 10/09/01

Diphtheria Vaccine - 10/09/01

Diphtheria: Overview - 10/09/01

Diphtheria: Who Gets It? - 10/09/01

Eyes: Blocked Tear Ducts - 04/19/02

Fetal Development: Neural Tube Defects: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention - 09/05/01

Neural Tube Defects: What Are They? - 09/05/01

Fifth Disease and Parvovirus B19: Fifth Disease (Slapped Cheek): Overview - 08/29/01

Parvovirus B19 Infection: Spread and Prevention - 08/29/01

Parvovirus B19 Infections: The Risks - 08/29/01

Health Promotion: Preventing Nosebleeds - 12/12/01

Treating Mono - 08/10/01

Preventing Urinary Tract Infections - 03/30/01

Treating and Preventing Pneumonia - 03/30/01

Holidays: Tips on Toy Safety - 11/30/01

Toy Safety: A Guide for Children of Different Ages - 11/29/01

Holidays: Winter: Tips on Toy Safety - 11/30/01

Toy Safety: A Guide for Children of Different Ages - 11/29/01

Immunization Myths: Common Myths About Immunizations: An Overview - 03/05/01

Myth: Breastfed Babies Don't Need Vaccines - 03/05/01

Myth: It's Better to Get the Disease Than the Vaccine - 03/05/01

Myth: My Child Can Get the Disease From the Vaccine - 03/05/01

Myth: There Are "Hot Lots" of Vaccine - 03/05/01

Myth: Vaccines Aren't Safe - 03/05/01

Myth: Diseases Were Going Away Before Vaccines - 03/05/01

Myth: My Child Doesn't Need to be Immunized - 03/05/01

Myth: The Immune System Can be Overwhelmed by Vaccines - 03/05/01

Myth: Vaccines Can Cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - 03/05/01

Myth: Vaccines Don't Work - 03/05/01

Immunizations: General: How Vaccines Work

The Importance of Immunizations

The Main Types of Vaccines

Vaccine Information Statements

Tetanus Vaccine Shortage - 10/30/01

Diphtheria Vaccine - 10/09/01

Immunizations: Introduction - 08/22/01

Immunization Resources - 04/06/01

Immunization Schedules - 04/06/01

Ten Reasons to Have Your Child Immunized - 04/06/01

Tetanus Vaccine - 02/01/02

Immunizations: The Shot Visit: Vaccine Information Statements

Immunizations: 11- to 16-Year Visits - 04/06/01

Immunizations: 12- to 18-Month Visits - 04/06/01

Immunizations: Four- to Six-Year Visits - 04/06/01

Immunizations: Six-Month Visit - 04/06/01

Immunizations: Two- and Four-Month Visits - 04/06/01

Infections in Pregnancy: Parvovirus B19 Infection: Spread and Prevention - 08/29/01

Parvovirus B19 Infections: The Risks - 08/29/01

Chickenpox and Pregnancy - 04/16/02

Effects of Chickenpox on Pregnant Women and Fetuses - 04/16/02

Infections of Childhood: Diphtheria: Overview - 10/09/01

Tetanus - 08/30/01

Fifth Disease (Slapped Cheek): Overview - 08/29/01

Parvovirus B19 Infection: Spread and Prevention - 08/29/01

Parvovirus B19 Infections: The Risks - 08/29/01

Mono (Infectious Mononucleosis): Overview - 08/10/01

Roseola - 08/07/01

Thrush - 04/23/02

Pneumonia: An Overview - 03/30/01

Insects: Bites and Stings: Insect Bites and Stings

Medications in Pregnancy: Tetanus Vaccine Shortage - 10/30/01

Mononucleosis: Mono: When to Resume Normal Activities - 08/24/01

What to Expect with Mono - 08/24/01

Beyond Mono: Other Complications of the Epstein-Barr Virus - 08/10/01

Diagnosis of Mono - 08/10/01

Mono (Infectious Mononucleosis): Overview - 08/10/01

Suspecting Mono in Your Teenager - 08/10/01

Suspecting Mono in Your Younger Child - 08/10/01

Treating Mono - 08/10/01

Newborn Care: Thrush - 04/23/02

Blocked Tear Ducts - 04/19/02

Newborns: Problems: Thrush - 04/23/02

Blocked Tear Ducts - 04/19/02

Nose and Sinus Problems: Nosebleeds: Overview

Nosebleeds: When to Seek Help

Preventing Nosebleeds - 12/12/01

Pneumonia: Causes of Pneumonia - 03/30/01

Pneumonia: An Overview - 03/30/01

Treating and Preventing Pneumonia - 03/30/01

Rashes and Skin Care: Fifth Disease (Slapped Cheek): Overview - 08/29/01

Parvovirus B19 Infection: Spread and Prevention - 08/29/01

Parvovirus B19 Infections: The Risks - 08/29/01

Thrush - 04/23/02

Safety: Household: Tips on Toy Safety - 11/30/01

Toy Safety: A Guide for Children of Different Ages - 11/29/01

Sickle Cell Disease: Infections In Sickle Cell Disease: Overview - 02/28/01

Preventing Infection in Sickle Cell Disease - 02/28/01

The Immune System in Sickle Cell Disease - 02/28/01

Types of Infections in Sickle Cell Disease - 02/28/01

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Myth: Vaccines Can Cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - 03/05/01

Symptoms & Conditions: Nosebleeds: Overview

Times of Crisis: Explaining Anthrax to Children - 10/11/01

Explaining Bioterrorism to Children - 10/11/01

Patriotism: Showing Your Love and Support for America - 10/03/01

Coping with New Air Travel Restrictions - 09/18/01

New FAA Air Travel Security Measures - 09/18/01

Charitable Donations in Times of Crisis - 09/13/01

Times of Crisis: What You And Your Child Can Do - 09/13/01

Toys and Play: Tips on Toy Safety - 11/30/01

Toy Safety: A Guide for Children of Different Ages - 11/29/01

Travel with Children: New FAA Air Travel Security Measures - 09/18/01

Urinary Tract Problems: Diagnosing Urinary Tract Abnormalities: Ultrasound And Other Imaging Tests - 03/30/01

Diagnosing Urinary Tract Infections: Laboratory Tests - 03/30/01

How Children Get Urinary Tract Infections - 03/30/01

Preventing Urinary Tract Infections - 03/30/01

Suspecting A Urinary Tract Infection In Your Infant and Toddler - 03/30/01

Suspecting A Urinary Tract Infection In Your Pre-School And School-Age Child - 03/30/01

Suspecting A Urinary Tract Infection: Overview - 03/30/01

Treatment Of Urinary Tract Infections - 03/30/01

Types Of Urinary Tract Infections - 03/30/01

Urinary Tract Infections In Newborns - 03/30/01

Urinary Tract Infections: Overview - 03/30/01

What To Expect When Your Child Gets A Urinary Tract Infection - 03/30/01

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