Vaccines are powerful tools against diseases. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Instead of waiting to get sick to seek treatment, it’s better not to get sick in the first place. This article will explain how vaccines keep us healthy and make the world safer. How Vaccines
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CHM Travel Vaccinations: Preparing for International Adventures and Staying Protected Against Diseases
Nothing’s more exciting than an out-of-country trip with your loved ones. The new food and places you get to experience with your family are second to the cherished memories you will make together. Making a vacation like this into reality, however, takes a lot of time and careful planning. This includes getting up-to-date with all
Read MoreCommon Questions About Childhood Vaccines Answered
Vaccines provide invaluable protection to children against a wide range of illnesses and diseases. Vaccinations can help children avoid contracting specific illnesses and diseases. They also reduce complications from common childhood illnesses and help build a strong immune system. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about vaccines. In this article, we answer some
Read MoreThe Growing Concerns of Vaccinated Children and Pro-Vaccination Parents
Vaccines are considered one of the most powerful interventions of public health in the 20th century. Every year, vaccines protect billions of children from numerous deadly and debilitating infections like measles and polio. Yet, growing numbers of parents are opting to delay vaccination, partially vaccinate, or completely forgo vaccination for their kids. Let’s talk a
Read MoreMore Than Just Vaccines: A Healthy Child Checkup
Taking your child for a healthy or well-child visit is as important as taking them for a sick visit. It’s no denying that vaccination and immunization are an integral part of healthy child checkups; however, there is much more to healthy child checkups than ensuring that your child’s immunization card is up to date. Let’s
Read MoreScheduling Vaccines: The Right Age for the Right Vaccine
Children are susceptible to many diseases because their immune systems have yet to develop fully. Getting your child vaccinated is therefore essential in providing immunity and greatly lowering their risk of getting sick. However, you can’t simply receive vaccinations whenever you feel like it. Your child’s pediatrician will generally follow the guidance provided by the
Read MoreKids’ Vaccinations To Prevent Parents From Worrying
Thanks to immunizations, a majority of children in the United States lead healthier lives nowadays, and parents are able to worry less about childhood illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have designed an immunization schedule to ensure children receive vaccinations at the ideal time to help protect
Read MoreVaccinations for Babies and Children
Children are particularly vulnerable to infections because their immune systems haven’t developed fully yet. As people get older, they are naturally exposed to more and more germs, so their bodies develop greater immunity over the years. It is, therefore, best to get children vaccinated for various severe diseases as soon as they are eligible per
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine
Here are some common questions parents and caregivers have when it comes to the HPV vaccine. What is HPV? There are a few types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types cause warts on the skin, others affect the genital or anal areas and some types can cause cervical cancer. The two most common types that
Read MoreThe Facts About the Flu Shot — Is It Safe for Kids?
Some people think the flu is just a really bad cold, but the influenza virus is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Influenza is a respiratory illness, not a stomach bug, although sometimes it can make children feel sick to their stomach. Every flu season is different, and the
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