Alissa

Also A·li·sa

[uh-lis-uh]

noun

1. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”

Example Sentences

Dr Rana Alissa, the president of the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said that if the health secretary were supportive of scientists and experts, Florida would not be trying to change its vaccine laws.

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Dr. Rana Alissa was caring for sick infants at the hospital where she works when she received a call from a colleague with “bad news.”

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“Call and discuss the detrimental effect of this decision on the health of the children and the health of the public in general,” Alissa said.

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The concerns about a vaccine mandate rollback are urgent, Alissa said.

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Alissa added that the rollback could overwhelm the healthcare systems in Florida financially and health-wise, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates.

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