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November 29, 2011
What is Hib? Haemophilus influenzae type B (commonly referred to as Hib) is a bacterial infection that most often occurs in children under the age of 5. According to the CDC, before the Hib vaccine was available, Hib was the… Read more
November 29, 2011
What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is spread when a person comes into contact with blood or other body fluids from a person infected with hepatitis B…. Read more
November 29, 2011
What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It can last from a few weeks to several months. In most cases, hepatitis A does not lead to chronic liver infection (like… Read more
November 29, 2011
What are diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis? The DTaP vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), protects against three serious bacterial diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection involving the surface (mucus membrane) of… Read more
November 29, 2011
What is chickenpox? Parents born before 1995 (the year the chickenpox vaccine was licensed) are likely to remember the itchy blisters of chickenpox. A common childhood illness known as varicella, chickenpox is usually just an uncomfortable nuisance, but it can… Read more
November 22, 2011
I am dreading flu season more than usual this year since my daughter is old enough to get a flu shot. Are there thimerosal-free flu shots?… Read more
April 28, 2011
Just in time for National Infant Immunization Week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new resource for parents and other health care consumers, vaccines.gov. Although this annual national observance is just one week long… Read more
February 24, 2011
Despite recent controversial media headlines to the contrary, the benefits and effectiveness of the U.S. vaccine supply are undeniable. Government statistics show there are few reminders of the pain, disabilities, and premature deaths caused by the many diseases, which are… Read more
June 9, 2010
If you’ve ever had a flu shot, you’ve almost certainly been asked, “Are you allergic to eggs?” I’ve always wondered what the options are for those who answer, “Yes.” Are they denied the vaccine? Are they left unprotected from the… Read more
June 6, 2010
Lactation consultants know their stuff. Years ago, one of them told me that breastfeeding enhances the effects of some vaccines, and she also recommended breastfeeding as soon as possible following vaccinations, since doing so is a natural pain reliever for… Read more
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