This morning I was reminded of the importance of human papillomavirus vaccination after reading an article that appeared yesterday in Ob.Gyn. News. As the parent of five daughters, and the friend...
This past summer I spent a great deal of time in the car with the children, exploring different cities and seeing new sights. When we travel to new areas, we seem to...
As a young child I could always depend on my parents to look after me. Now, as a parent myself, I continually model my own upbringing and do all...
Until this past year, I can only remember one occasion where a doctor had ever suggested I consider an adult immunization. So while we place a great deal of...
Shots aren’t just for babies. In fact, it is recommended that children receive booster shots for various preventable diseases throughout their adolescent years. And recently, since bacterial meningitis has proven to be a serious,...
One of the latest and greatest achievements to gain recognition at Vanderbilt University was not academic….or was it? Just this past Wednesday, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center offered flu vaccines to faculty,...
Awareness While immunization awareness is important all throughout the year, August is typically designated as National Immunization Awareness Month. This is the time of year when parents prepare for...
It’s about time that we provide immunization information to the patients that need it most through the doctors they see the most. I’m referring to women and their ob-gyns. When you stop...
By Christine Vara Each year, as I celebrate the holidays with my family, I am grateful for the many blessings in my life. Throughout the course of the year, our family...
By Christine Vara These past few weeks, there has been a great deal of conversation within this blog and on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page regarding the seasonal...