Dr. Suzanne Southerland M.D.

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• Is the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccine Safe for My Baby?

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• What Is HSV-1?

  Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1)HSV-1 or herpes simplex virus type 1 is a type of herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores. It is called "oral herpes" because it often causes sores around the mouth or on the lips. Cold sores are also called as fever blisters. However, the sores can also be found...