This article was originally printed as a guest post on BlogHer, Dec. 7, 2010, under the title, Why Everyone Should Get A Flu Shot, in honor of National Influenza Vaccination...
By Carol J. Baker, MD Every flu season is different and unpredictable, but each year influenza causes children to get sick, and can lead to hospitalizations and even deaths....
By Christine Vara There has been quite a bit of commentary lately about mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers. Many medical establishments are moving in that direction and for good...
By Christine Vara When our first child was born, my husband and I were intent on protecting her from harm. While we were probably like most new parents, I’ll...
By Christine Vara “What?” you say. “Minority rules?” “How can that be?” Living in the suburbs of DC I’m constantly reminded about the power of the majority. In these post-election days,...
By Christine Vara Here at Shot of Prevention, we are open to discussing issues that pertain to children’s health. Admittedly, they often involve immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases. However, in...
They say time heals all wounds. While I believe that certainly can be true, I also recognize that often, scars remain. Last week at this time I sat in...
It’s worth the poke to protect the world’s children. By Shannon Duffy Peterson A life changing event – one involving your children – will make any parent regret what they...
By Christine Vara Perhaps I’m dating myself, but I seem to recall an ad against drunk driving that simply stated “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk”. I believe the...
More positive exposure (pardon the pun) on immunizations and vaccinations appeared in a special insert in today’s LA Times. The insert, which features a compilation of various articles, is...