This workshop is designed to help parents make educated decisions on whether or not to vaccinate their family. The goal is to provide you with research based information so you can feel clear about this decision you are making and why. This is a comprehensive overview of vaccines offered in California. Topics covered: timing of vaccinations, risks and benefits of vaccinating and not vaccinating, vaccine ingredients, laws regarding school aged children who are not vaccinated, and how natural medicine can support either choice.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Hillary Roland, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a special interest in pediatrics and family medicine. Dr. Roland earned her degree in Naturopathic Medicine and Certificate in Midwifery from Bastyr University and went on to do a residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Medicine where she worked extensively with patients of all ages and conditions. During the course of her residency she worked on specialty shifts focusing on cardiovascular disease and diabetes, women’s health, pediatrics, ADHD and Autism, environmental medicine and asthma care. In addition to her degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Roland also received a certificate in Naturopathic Midwifery and she believes that a healthy pregnancy and early childhood creates a foundation to lifelong wellness. Her additional training outside of the Naturopathic Medicine program gives her a unique skill set to provide the highest quality of care to families in all periods of their life.