Pediatricians Group Advises Against Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine: MedlinePlus
Pediatricians’ Group Advises Against Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Source: Pediatricians Group Advises Against Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine: MedlinePlus
Vaccinations for the Health of Our Children
It’s that time of the year when parents are gearing up for the coming school year; forms to fill out, clothes to purchase, and vaccinations to be scheduled. Some things to know before you head off to the doctor’s office You should tell your doctor if your child has any symptoms of a cold; fever,…
Bigger Families Mean More Infections, Study Finds: MedlinePlus
Bigger Families Mean More Infections, Study Finds “A lot of these families go through wave after wave of illness. In fact, some of the kids we monitored had symptoms for 20 to 25 weeks in a row,” study co-first author Dr. Carrie Byington, a professor of pediatrics and co-director of the Utah Center for Clinical…
Get Vaccinated with the Surgeon General & Elmo!
Get to know that facts about Vaccines with the help of the CDC and your pediatrician. If you are concerned about your child’s reaction to vaccinations, talk to your pediatrician and create a vaccination schedule that is best for your child. Side effects can vary, so make sure to ask questions and voice your concerns at every…
Calling the Shots
NOVA’s “Vaccines-Calling the Shots” Influenza is more dangerous than the common cold. In the 2013-2014 flu season, more than 100 flu-related pediatric deaths were reported. Each year 20,000 children under the age of 5 years are hospitalized from influenza complications with children younger than 2 years old having the most severe cases. The best protection against…