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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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.
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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
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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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
Immunizations and Your Child: The Lowdown on Vaccines
Wondering when your child should be inoculated and why vaccinations are still important? Learn the ins and outs of childhood vaccinations ... Read More
Immunizations: Are They the Right Choice for Your Baby?
Vaccinations are a controversial topic. For new parents, this is just one more thing to think about. Is it right for their child? Can they ... Read More
Is the Swine Flu Vaccine for You?
The first doses of swine flu vaccine arrived at hospitals and health centers in early October 2009. But while the vaccine is finally ... 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
Month 7 Worry: Should I Give My Baby a Flu Shot?
Around seven months, your infant may be due for his first immunization against the flu. Our pediatrician advises why it's so important to ... 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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