including teens, every year. The flu is unpredictable. There is no way to know if your teen will have mild flu illness and miss just a few days of school or if they will get seriously ill and need hospital care. Theflu shotis very effective at preventing severe influenza disease that le...
One tool in the repertoire of pediatricians is called the “Dahl Strategy,” a highly controversial and studied method aimed at “on the fence” parents who simply do not feel they have enough information to make the right decision for their families. Parents staunchly against vaccinations rarely...
Widespread vaccinations have led to a reopening of the U.S. economy with restaurants, bars, movie theaters and other venues easing restrictions that were in place in many states. The same will likely be true this fall for college campuses where masks and social distancing...
especially those who work in long-term care homes, are at the top of the list right now. As more and more of the population's most vulnerable people receive the vaccine, the jab will become more widely available. Odds are good you'll be able to get the shot by summer. We've got o...
Additional vaccines may be recommended for adults because of specific job or school-related requirements, health issues, etc. More details on the CDC’s recommended Adult Immunization Schedule can be found here. In addition to routine U.S. vaccinations, you’ll need to make sure you receive any...
After a year of disruptions driven by the coronavirus pandemic,collegesare ready for a return to normalcy. For some schools, that means requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in order to register for in-person classes or move into campus housing. ...
The same is true for people living in nursing homes or who have uncontrolled diabetes, adds Dr. Chang. Need a little more motivation to get to the clinic or pharmacy? This vaccine seems to work. There are currently three different FDA-approved adult RSV vaccinations, and each one has been...
We know that vaccination is an important part of looking after our dogs, but you might be aware that not all dogs need all vaccinations, which no doubt leaves you wondering: What shots do dogs actually need? If this question is keeping you up at night, get ready to sleep soundly because...
spread out your vaccinations or not “boils down to practicality,” Hopkins says, suggesting you weigh how likely you are to return for your other vaccine(s) against your response to previous vaccines. “If there’s any concern about not getting ba...
Do not let your child share cups, silverware, or dishes with others. Keep your child home from school or daycare. Get the vaccinations your child needs. Take your child to get a flu vaccine as soon as recommended each year, usually in September or October. Ask your child's healthcare pr...