Month: May 2010


Your Most Common Vaccine Questions, Answered

By Christine Vara Thank you, thank you to the authors of the recent Parenting article, Your Most Common Vaccine Questions, Answered.  I would like to encourage every parent to read...


A Bump in the Road or a Major Detour?

By Christine Vara Yesterday morning on the Today Show, Matt Lauer interviewed Dr. Wakefield whose study, published in 1998, sparked a catastrophic collision of the scientific world of vaccines...


Improving Women’s Vaccination Rates – How the OB-GYN Can Help.

By Christine Vara Mother’s Day may have come and gone, but a mother’s work is never done.  In today’s society, it’s no secret that mothers bear the majority of...


Rising Rates of Measles, Mumps and Pertussis of Great Concern.

By Christine Vara Last month I posted an article that discussed the spread of measles as a result of low immunization rates.  One reference I made was in the...


Adults Need to Consider Vaccines Too

By Christine Vara When I began my affiliation with Shot of Prevention, I encouraged readers to join me on my journey as I learned about vaccines and their effect...


Honoring Our Advocate Mothers on Mother's Day

By Christine Vara As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, mothers around the nation will be honored by their children.   Some will receive flowers; some breakfast in...


Why Infants Should Receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth

In honor of Hepatitis Awareness Month The CDC recommends that the Hepatitis B vaccine be administered to infants soon after birth and before hospital discharge.   Parents, who are often...