The one thing that is certain about the flu is that it is extremely unpredictable. It’s impossible to predict the severity of the flu from patient to patient and...
Although the 2012-2013 influenza season may be behind us, there were several studies released this week that offered some interesting considerations for future flu seasons. First, there was discussion pertaining to the fact...
Earlier this week I was privy to a conversation in which a parent was expressing her concerns about her child’s upcoming immunization appointment. Admittedly, she was hesitant. She had rejected vaccines in the past,...
Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses an inquiry from our Facebook page that pertains to provider policies on vaccine refusal. If you have a vaccine related question that you would like us to address, please...
Every day a child is born with birth defects. While most parents are not able to determine the cause of these defects with much certainty, there are cases in which...
For the past few months, Dr. Lara Zibners has been addressing questions that we receive from on our Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page. Today’s question addresses premature infants and vaccines. If you have...
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....
I started National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) off with a little humor on Monday with Rick’s Rant. And now look where it has led me. Today I’m concluding a week’s worth...
December 2012 It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), and while I plan to focus on our national efforts to reduce the thousands of hospitalizations, and even deaths, that occur in the...
As a parent, it’s reassuring to know that there is a committee of experts who meet regularly to develop specific vaccine recommendations. That’s right – experts. Experts in vaccinology,...