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WHAT DISEASES DO VACCINES PREVENT? History of the Vaccine Smallpox Evidence shows that the Chinese used smallpox inoculation (giving someone a small dose of the virus) as early as 1000. There is also evidence of this in Africa and Turkey. In 1796, British doctor Edward Jenner noticed that dairymaids who had a mild case of cowpox virus did not get smallpox. Dr. Jenner took a small amount of fluid from an active cowpox sore, scratched it onto a boy’s arm and then exposed him to ... [Read More]
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VACCINES
Safe and Effective Disease Prevention How to help your child with Vaccines Babies A pacifier may help your baby tolerate vaccines better. You can also sooth, stroke, or rock your baby right after. Also holding your baby on your lap during vaccines can be comforting Young Children Young children can also be soothed by touches, hugs, and rocking. You can also sing songs, tell them a story and give them a tight hug during the vaccines. Older Children Older children can try ... [Read More]
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox is a condition that develops due to an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The condition is highly contagious, and the only way to protect yourself from catching it is through vaccinations. Every child should be vaccinated against chickenpox. Chickenpox is characterized by an itchy rash that may cover the entire body. It is spread through droplets of bodily liquid or direct skin contact with a person who is infected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... [Read More]
What Vaccinations Does My Child Need for School?
Starting a new school year is always exciting! While you shop for new school supplies and winter clothes and get ready for your child’s next stepping stone in life, don’t forget about a critical part of your child’s health – vaccinations! Of late, many parents are very concerned their child will contract certain diseases or conditions from the vaccination themselves. It’s important to know that vaccines are extremely safe – they are highly monitored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... [Read More]
Pediatric Immunization Schedule
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, recommends that parents follow the official pediatric immunization schedule for their children. Following the schedule is the best way to ensure that young children are immune to dangerous diseases before they are even exposed. The pediatric immunization schedule was developed based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and has been ... [Read More]
