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In 2010, heart disease will cost the United States $316.4 billion. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications and lost productivity.

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Dr. Rhonique Shields-Harris, medical director of the Children's Health Center at THEARC in southeast D.C., specializes in children's health, but is experienced in general medicine, as well. She responds to a vaccination-related question this month. Read the question and get the answer.