Carilion physician stresses importance of vaccinations Gene Marrano February 3, 2015 1 minute read Mumps reported at UVA … the threat of measles spreading from the West Coast … and the still-present “Whooping Cough,” … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a Carilion Clinic pediatric physician about the importance of vaccinations: Share: Post navigation Previous: The party’s over; gas prices appear ready to start rising againNext: Panel to discuss Super Bowl ads Related Stories New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026