Immunizations

We know they're no fun for you or Baby, but immunizations can help protect your little one from illness and disease. Find out what you need to know before the childhood vaccinations begin.
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Baby's Vaccines—and What They Mean
They may not be much fun for Baby, but for many parents and doctors vaccines are an essential part of keeping their little one healthy. If you are ... Read More
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Helping Baby Deal with Immunization Pain
How can a concerned mom or dad help to ease, or at least manage, their baby’s pain when it comes to vaccine time? Read on! ... Read More
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Month 2 Worry: Are All These Vaccines Safe for My Child?
If you choose to go the vaccination route with your child, there are several shots in store for your 2-month-old baby. Pediatrician Dr. ... Read More
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Older Tots' Chicken Pox Shots
The chicken pox shot for your older child might come as a two-for-one special for your baby.
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Pediatrician Gripe: Splitting Up Vaccinations
Do too many vaccines "overwhelm" a child's immune system? Here's why your pediatrician may not want to alter your little one's immunization ... Read More
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Should You Vaccinate Your Baby?
Vaccines have caused a lot of controversy in recent years, often confusing—and scaring—parents about the pros and cons of immunizations. ... Read More
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Time to Ditch the Non-Stick?
Is it back to stainless steel for the sake of your baby's health?
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Your Baby’s Medical Records
Since babies often get sick in the middle of the night or at other times when their medical records aren't available, it's important for ... Read More
AAP Issues New Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2010-2011
The number of doses of the seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccine your child needs this year has changed.
Breastfeeding Cuts Post-Vaccine Fever Risk
Breastfed babies are less likely to run a fever after getting an immunization.
Childhood Vaccinations
A pediatrician offers helpful information for parents to understand vaccines, how they work, what potential risks are involved, and why ... Read More
Childhood Vaccines: What's New for 2011
Are your baby's shots up to date? With the release of the AAP's new immunization recommendations, now is the time to make sure. ... Read More
Childhood Vaccines: What’s New for 2010
See the new childhood vaccination recommendations for 2010.
Do Whooping Cough Vaccines Work?
Health officials are warning that we're in the midst of the worst outbreak of whooping cough in more than five decades. Two pediatricians ... Read More
FDA Warns Against Using Rotavirus Vaccine Rotarix
A warning has been issued by the FDA urging healthcare providers to temporarily discontinue using the rotavirus vaccine Rotarix. ... Read More
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