Vaccinations

The Centers for Disease Control has released a statement that a french manufacturing company has recalled 800,000 pediatric doses of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jennifer Williams

Why is thimerosal put in vaccines? Does it pose any health risks? Read on to find the latest information about this subject.

Dec 5, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

Infection with haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria can lead to medical complications in babies and young children. Fortunately there is a vaccine to protect them.

Nov 20, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

The swine flu vaccine is here, learn why you may want to get the flu shot.

Nov 12, 2009 - Muxin Li

Severe H1N1 vaccine side effects are rare, but possible. Long term risks of swine flu shots, or nasal spray vaccines, may be similar to seasonal flu vaccination dangers.

Nov 11, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Although four different swine flu, or H1N1, vaccines have been approved by the FDA, only one of these has been approved for children under the age of two.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sandra Raymond

Learn how the adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine's toxic ingredients can damage your health and find out why swine flu shots may cause chronic autoimmune disorders.

Nov 7, 2009 - Johneen Manning

H1N1, or swine flu, has become a pandemic. The CDC recommends that children aged six months to 24 years get the vaccination.

Nov 7, 2009 - Leigh A. Wenning

The 2009 H1N1 vaccine appears to be safe. Additional information about flu vaccines can help those who are still undecided about getting immunized.

Nov 6, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Two vaccines were introduced in October 2009 to deal with the swine flu pandemic. Does the H1N1 flu shot contain thimerosal? What are the side effects and alternatives?

Nov 5, 2009 - Jenny Evans

The nasal spray vaccine is thimerosal-free, but that doesn't make it safe for everyone. Learn who can get it and who should avoid it, plus other flu mist facts.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Learn about the types of H1N1 vaccines available, which ones have thimerosal, and the debatable link between thimerosal and autism in children.

Nov 2, 2009 - Jenny Evans

The FDA-approved influenza vaccine for swine flu comes in various formulations. Learn about the kinds of H1N1 virus vaccines, plus who should and shouldn't get each type.

Nov 2, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Most babies get shots designed to protect them against illness. A baby may suffer a reaction as a result. Treat reactions with easy remedies to make them feel better.

Oct 27, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Vaccines help save lives. Some vaccines have served as sources of profit for pharmaceutical companies. Many others benefit the public but earn little money for doctors.

Oct 20, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious illness that can have lasting life long effects if caught by infants. Help prevent pertussis with vaccination.

Oct 18, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Parents often administer medications to their children to prevent the onset of fever following immunizations. New evidence casts doubt on the wisdom of this practice.

Oct 16, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

There is much debate and discussion regarding the H1N1 flu vaccination and as the vaccine makes its way to the United States, people are still confused and concerned.

Oct 14, 2009 - Rhonda Day

For people who are too busy to go to their own doctors, or don't have one, there are several places in Albany County, New York, where they can get a flu shot.

Oct 13, 2009 - Allison Russo

A recent study has analyzed over 12,000 reports of HPV vaccine side effects. Researchers have identified a higher-than-expected incidence of some adverse events.

Oct 11, 2009 - Megan Doyle

Immunization against influenza can be undertaken by two different means of vaccination, but they have some very important differences.

Oct 10, 2009 - Kenneth Rosen

What's safer, to get the swine flu H1N1 vaccinations for children and teens? Or not? So far, the shot seems safe, but the flu's been mild. What do doctors recommend? Why?

Oct 5, 2009 - Ellen Freudenheim

Preliminary results from a clinical trial show that the H1N1 vaccine is effective in children.

Oct 4, 2009 - Megan Doyle

Flu season is frightening. Turning to the Internet can be even more scary. Finding good sources about vaccination can make you feel less scared even if you're not sick.

Oct 1, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Many common pediatric viral infections are associated with rashes. Owing to vaccination programs, most of these conditions aren't as prevalent as they were 20 years ago.

Sep 30, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen