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Vaccines

A fact-based empathetic guide to childhood immunizations—what they do, when to get them, and why they matter.

Updates for Nirsevimab Effectiveness in RSV Prevention

Updates for Nirsevimab Effectiveness in RSV Prevention

I'll never forget when I first started working in a pediatric hospital (too many years ago now), the ICU and medical floors were filled with kids sick with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It was a little shocking to me; we didn't learn much about it in

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Back-to-school season is here, bringing the annual rush of runny noses, coughs, and fevers, along with the inevitable paperwork for school and sports! It’s a good (and often required!) time to make sure your child’s physical exams and immunizations are up to date. This year feels especially tough

Baby with thermometer under their arm and the title: New RSV Immunizations Explained

What to Know About the New RSV Immunizations

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity in the United States (and multiple other respiratory viruses) is elevated! 'Tis the season. Babies and toddlers are at risk of contracting RSV, flu, parainfluenza, COVID-19, and many other viral respiratory illnesses that circulate during the winter months. In 2023, my 15-month-old tested positive

The Flu Shot for Kids

The Flu Shot for Kids

Getting a flu shot is an annual tradition in my home. The kids grumble and fret, but they know they have to go. They also know that they'll get a donut afterward as compensation for their trials and tribulations. I don't necessarily encourage bribery in kids,