Vaccines
Respiratory Syncytial Virus – Old Problem, New Solutions
This article was originally posted last fall. I thought it would be good to update and repost it, as there have been some big changes in the world of RSV since then. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, has long been…
Alternative Vaccination Schedules
A very important part of preventative care in children is routine immunizations, or vaccinations. Vaccines are discussed just as much during well-child check ups for infants and toddler as nutrition, developmental milestones, and safety. They play a vital role in…
Understanding the Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine
You can hardly watch the news, look at social media, or talk to a friend without the COVID-19 vaccine being part of the conversation. People seem to have very strong views about the vaccine, both positively and negatively. Unfortunately, some…
Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
Vaccinations are arguably one of the most important public health successes in our history. Diseases that caused significant pain, disability, and death have been reduced or even eliminated as a threat to our population as a result of vaccines. This…
Adolescent Vaccines
An important part of many well child visits is vaccination. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s healthcare provider will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child visit, and…
“Kindergarten” Vaccines – Age 4-5y
An important part of many well-child visits is vaccination, including booster vaccines. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s doctor will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child visit,…
Toddler Vaccines
An important part of many toddler (age 1-3 years) well-child visits is vaccination, including booster vaccines. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s doctor will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child…
Infant Vaccines
An important part of many well-child visits in the first year is vaccination. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s doctor will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child…
