Influenza has hit the United States early this year. I would be surprised if you’re not already aware of this, because there is so much discussion about it these days. With all the conversati
With flu season upon us, there is no denying that the average person is probably bombarded with suggestions to get a flu shot. While there are the usual messages seen on posters in hospitals, cli
All I can say is thank you Alana! Her recent blog post, entitled Myth Buster on the MOMmunizations blog, emphasizes the fact that the flu shot can not give you the flu. Not only does she explai
Three times a year the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), which is an advisory group to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), meets to discuss vaccine related topics. This
So it’s January, and even though you may not know anyone who has suffered with the flu yet, that doesn’t mean you’ve escaped the illness this year. The flu is very unpredictable
As I mentioned in Monday’s post, I recently hosted a special conference call that was intended to provide other bloggers with information on seasonal influenza and the universal recommendati
Yesterday I had the privilege of being introduced to Emily Lastinger. Her mother, Jen sounded much like any proud mother. She spoke of how Emily liked princesses and power rangers. She explain
As a parent, my biggest fear is that something horrible may one day happen to one of my children. It’s like a big, dark, mysterious shadow constantly lurking behind me. While I do my b
Suddenly it’s November and the holidays will soon be upon us. People will be traveling across the country, and sometimes even across the globe, to spend the time with loved ones. Recent reports
I have always admired people who work in the field of healthcare. Not just because of the knowledge that they have acquired and use to help others, but for reasons much more altruistic. If you co