Immunizations help you become immune or resistant to diseases and illnesses. With the discovery of vaccines, safeguarding against various infections and diseases became possible. The role of a vaccine is to stimulate the immune system to protect the body against pathogens that can cause potentially life-threatening illnesses. A lot of people associate vaccines with babies. However, vaccines are recommended at different ages. When your child reaches preteen and teen years, it is best to update ... [Read More]
Immunization
Why Vaccinating Children Is Important
Decades ago, a group of people decided that they would not vaccinate their children. These people believed that vaccinations cause autism, cause sterility, contain mercury, or don’t actually protect the children from any serious illness. This movement continues to grow among parents, and they are often called “the anti-vaxxers.” They believe that vaccinations are simply a way for the medical establishment to promote scare tactics into forcing children to have unnecessary shots. However, ... [Read More]
The Complete Baby Immunization Schedule
As a parent of a newborn, you probably are spending a lot of time making sure your baby is provided every opportunity to grow up happy, healthy, and safe. While you’re busy setting up a healthy and loving environment in which your baby will thrive, don’t forget about one of the most important things you can do to keep them healthy – vaccinations. There are many diseases and conditions that can be damaging (or even fatal) to your child that can be prevented with vaccinations. And while many ... [Read More]
The Difference Between Strep Throat and Tonsillitis
Two of the most common causes of sore throats are strep throat and tonsillitis. Since both of these conditions involve the throat pain and inflammation as well as the tonsils (lymph nodes in the back of the mouth/throat), it’s easy to confuse the two conditions, especially when your child is miserable and in pain. The fact is, strep throat and tonsillitis are very different conditions that require different types of treatments. Let’s take a quick look at what the differences between strep throat ... [Read More]
What Your Pediatrician Will Tell You About Immunization
Questioning Vaccines for Your Child’s Health It is tough to watch your baby receive immunization shots. While your child may scream and cry at being injected, you might actually be concerned with the safety of the vaccine your child is receiving. The past decade has brought about an entirely new perspective on immunizations or vaccines from parents questioning their safety. Still, despite all the warnings you have heard from other parents, your pediatrician still recommends that your child ... [Read More]