Terry Brenneman, MD

Dr. Brenneman is the founding partner of a small, independent pediatric practice. He has a special interest in vaccines, serving as a Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials and has given numerous talks on vaccines throughout the southeast. Medical students and nurse practitioner students rotate through his office and he was named "Preceptor of the Year" by the University of North Carolina School of Nursing. Dr. Brenneman serves on the Editorial Board of PatientCareOnline.com.

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Vaccines, Ear Infections, Chinchillas, and a BandAid

July 14, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

What does a chinchilla have to do with vaccines? Ear infections? A Bandaid? It's actually pretty interesting--have a look.

Shingles Vaccination: Why Wait?

July 14, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

ACIP recommends the zoster vaccine be given at age 60 years. That could be too late for some. And, what about this 60-year-old?

The Vaccine Mix and Match Game

June 14, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

An 8-year-old needs his second dose of Fluzone; all you have on hand is trivalent Fluviran. Is it OK to mix?

Vaccine Mixology: Are All Diluents Made Equal?

June 14, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

True or False: some mixed vaccines have vaccine in the diluent and the powder. Answer and more questions in our short quiz.

Guillan Barré and Vaccines: Cause or Coincidence?

Quiz | May 17, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

Is there convincing evidence of a causal connection between GBS and vaccines? Consider this clinical scenario, then choose true from false.

Which of These Scenarios Warrants Precaution before Vaccination?

Quiz | May 17, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

Have another look at this list of scenarios.

Missed Opportunities for Vaccination

Quiz | May 17, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

Missed opportunities result in under-vaccinated children and adults. Clinicians often mistakenly elect not to give a vaccine thinking that a contraindication exists.