Measles is in the news, and many parents are wondering if their children are at risk. Here is what you need to know.
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The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) is a federally funded program that provides vaccines free of charge to children who otherwise may not have been able to afford the vaccines. VFC was created in 1993 as a new entitlement program to be a required part of each state’s Medicaid plan.
Read More »MMR and Chickenpox Vaccines and the Risk of Seizures
The combination measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox vaccine is convenient for parents and young children-four vaccines in only one shot. But research shows that this combination vaccine may increase the risk of fever-related seizures in children.
Read More »Which Medications, Tests, and Treatments Should You Really Get? Recommendations for “Choosing Wisely”
When it comes to our health we often want to know as much as possible. But sometimes there is just too much information on what to do to stay healthy.
Read More »Immunizing Your Child
An important step in keeping children safe from many childhood diseases is to make sure they are immunized on time. Below is the recommended childhood immunization schedule for January-December 2013. The schedule is approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of […]
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