Side effects of vaccines: who’s worried?
A recent survey appearing in the April issue of Pediatrics shows that the majority of parents agree that vaccines are important when it comes to protecting their kids from disease. Most follow doctor...
View ArticleAugust is immunization awareness month
As our trip to Asia draws near, vaccines are on my mind. We’re finishing out the Hepatitis A & B series along with the shots to prevent typhoid, too. My son, Robert, will need the typhoid vaccine –...
View ArticleDon’t fear the fever
Fever in a child can be nerve-racking for parents. When one of my own children felt warm and the thermometer measured over, say, 101, my thoughts would always turn to the story about the monkeys. I was...
View ArticleHow to talk to your pre-teen about the HPV vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that boys ages 11 or 12 receive the HPV vaccine in a three-dose series, which can be started as early as 9 years old. Courtesy MCN Healthcare How do...
View ArticleTop eight myths about childhood vaccines
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