Navigating the abundance of conflicting information regarding childhood vaccinations
can be daunting. In this free presentation for parents, Dr. Rachel Orscheln, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, will break down the facts from fiction to help parents better understand what vaccinations exist and the diseases they prevent, and learn more about the controversies related to childhood vaccinations.
Dr. Orscheln is the director of ambulatory Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the International Adoption Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Her special clinical interests include adoption medicine, international health, childhood vaccination, and orthopedic infections.
The program is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. Limited parking is available. Please arrive early, observe parking signs and keep residents’ driveways clear. Carpooling is encouraged.
7 p.m. at The Wilson School in Clayton.
More information and to register: wilsonschool.com
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
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