Vaccines
A Pediatrician’s Thoughts on Changing Vaccine Recommendations
I have been a practicing Pediatrician since 2011 – longer if you include the time spent in my Pediatric residency program from 2008-2011. During that time, I have seen the social landscape surrounding vaccines vary drastically – from a burgeoning…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus – Old Problem, New Solutions
This is the third year in a row that I have updated this article, but that is because it is such an important winter topic in the health and safety of our youngest patients and I want to make sure…
Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
This article was originally posted in November 2020. Given the increased amount of questions and concerns we have been seeing in clinic recently, I felt it was important to revisit this topic this week. Vaccinations are arguably one of the…
Alternative Vaccination Schedules
A very important part of preventative care in children is routine immunizations, or vaccinations. Vaccines are discussed just as much during well-child check ups for infants and toddler as nutrition, developmental milestones, and safety. They play a vital role in…
Understanding the Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine
You can hardly watch the news, look at social media, or talk to a friend without the COVID-19 vaccine being part of the conversation. People seem to have very strong views about the vaccine, both positively and negatively. Unfortunately, some…
Adolescent Vaccines
An important part of many well child visits is vaccination. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s healthcare provider will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child visit, and…
“Kindergarten” Vaccines – Age 4-5y
An important part of many well-child visits is vaccination, including booster vaccines. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s doctor will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child visit,…
Toddler Vaccines
An important part of many toddler (age 1-3 years) well-child visits is vaccination, including booster vaccines. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s doctor will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child…
