The Vaccine Post
Updated 8/19/26: The vaccine schedule I follow, the science behind it, why nothing in life is ever 100% safe, and everything I tell my patients.
The Hughesletter by Dr. Lauren Hughes
The Hughesletter is a Substack by Dr. Lauren Hughes. She writes about children's health, parenting, and pediatric medicine. Here you'll find a mix of public articles and subscriber-exclusive content covering everything from the latest health headlines.
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