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Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025
Shots vs. Vaccines vs. Immunizations: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between shots, vaccines and immunizations — and why each is essential to protecting your health.
Scripps in the News | August 6, 2025
Scripps MD Says Vaccination Important as Kids Return to School
With kids starting to return to school this month, Scripps Clinic family medicine specialist Mark Shalauta MD appeared on KUSI TV to discuss vaccinations.
Health and Wellness | March 3, 2025
Why Is The Measles Vaccine So Important?
Measles, once thought to have been eradicated, is now back, due largely to people not vaccinating. The MMR vaccine is highly effective.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024
Is It Whooping Cough or a Cold?
Colds and whooping cough share similar symptoms, but whooping cough worsens and usually requires treatment with antibiotics.
Health and Wellness | November 4, 2024
Do You Have a Cold or the Flu?
Learn the difference between a cold and the flu. Both have similar symptoms, but the flu is more severe. Follow our care tips.
Scripps in the News | January 6, 2023
Scripps MD Offers Advice On Altitude Sickness
Mark Shulauta, MD, a Scripps Clinic family medicine physician offers advice on altitude sickness in a CBS 8 interview.
Health and Wellness | January 4, 2023
Important Reasons to Get the New Shingles Vaccine
The Shingrix vaccine can protect against shingles, a painful condition caused by the virus that causes chicken pox. See who needs it.
October 18, 2022
Scripps Doctor Weighs in on Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
Mark Shalauta, MD, Scripps family medicine physician weighs in on the recent spread of respiratory illnesses among local youths.
Health and Wellness | August 23, 2022
Adult Health: 8 Common Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Learn when to seek medical care for symptoms such as chest pain, numbness or dizziness. They may signal a more serious condition.
Health and Wellness | March 17, 2020
How Do You Get Shingles? Who’s at Risk? (podcast)
If you've ever had chickenpox, you're at risk of shingles, an itchy and painful condition. Learn the causes and treatments.