5 Aug · Linda Searles · No Comments

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate

For some parents, vaccines represent a threat to their child’s health and safety but, for the vast majority of parents, vaccinating their child is a given. “Seventy years ago, we didn’t have to sell vaccines to people because those diseases were a real threat,” Brian Zikmund-Fisher, an associate professor of health behavior and health education …

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17 Jul · Linda Searles · No Comments

Are Immunizations Necessary?

Are Immunizations Necessary? These are the vaccines that your child needs if you live in the United States. (Your doctor will determine the best vaccination and schedule for your child.) Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine                   Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) Hepatitis A vaccine (HepA)                         Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) Hib vaccine                                                     Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Influenza vaccine …

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