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    Vaccines

    Getting vaccinated is critical to your health. Taking care of your own health also protects those around you… save millions of lives. These include measles, polio, mumps, chicken pox, whooping cough, diphtheria, HPV and COVID-19. Read the article Childhood Vaccines: What they Are and Why…

  • A doctor gives a child a vaccine in the arm. There are many misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to avoid common vaccine myths.

    Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact

    There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to clear up any confusion… some vaccines take a few weeks or months to create immunity in your body. Therefore, you and your children should get all vaccines per the schedule provided by your…

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    Pneumococcal Vaccines for Seniors

    Pneumococcal vaccines help to prevent pneumonia. Adults 65 and older, for whom pneumonia can be fatal, should get two different… conjugate vaccines and polysaccharide vaccines. Two, newer conjugate vaccines are slowly replacing all other varieties. The recommendation for who should get pneumococcal vaccines continues to…

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    Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them

    Most schools and daycares require certain childhood vaccines, but they’re also good for your child’s health… to-person. Vaccines contain a weakened version of the infection or versions that resemble it. Most vaccines are given in childhood. Childhood vaccines help your child’s body build up a…

  • COVID Vaccines for Young Children: What Parents Need to Know

    older should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they’ve received any original COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more at CDC Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines. Things to consider The CDC says that, although children are…

  • COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5

    If you are the parent of a child from 6 months through 5 years of age, you should talk to… =…

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    COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5

    older should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they’ve received any original COVID-19 vaccines. Learn More at Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines. The AAFP, FDA and the CDC have stated that the vaccines

  • A doctor in a white lab coat with a stethoscope places a Band-Aid on the upper arm of a patient who just received a flu vaccine.

    Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines

    The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu is with the flu vaccine. Read our complete guide and… I need a flu vaccine every year? When should I get my flu vaccine? Resources The Centers for Disease Control: Seasonal Flu Vaccines Disease Burden…

  • From a Family Doctor: Adults Need Vaccines Too

    s okay to have questions about vaccines. Your family doctor is the best source for your health information. According to the CDC, vaccines have been proven to be safe. Significant research goes into every vaccine, and the CDC is constantly monitoring the safety of vaccines

  • Mother holds her baby as she's vaccinated by her doctor. A new study shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum in some childhood vaccinations and asthma in young children.

    A Family Doctor Responds to Study on Aluminum in Vaccines

    A new study released in late September shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum found in some childhood vaccinations and the development of persistent asthma in young children. A study like this may cause parents to have questions about routine vaccinations for their…

  • From a Family Doctor: 6 Things We Know about Childhood Vaccines

    Infectious diseases can make entire communities sick1, but we have the tools to help prevent certain potentially serious illnesses.1,2 Childhood vaccines are especially important to help provide protection against diseases and potentially serious health issues.3 We know: Vaccines are safe and…

  • Managing Your Vaccine Schedule

    If you or your child missed vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to catch up. Vaccines… If you or your child missed vaccines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to make sure your vaccine schedule is…

  • Catch Up on Your Missed Vaccinations: Tips from Family Docs

    Staying up to date on vaccines is one of the most important ways you can help protect yourself and those around you. But we know there are many factors that might keep you or your family member from getting vaccinated. Catching up on missed…

  • Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

    Misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines is prevalent, and it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not. Here, family physicians bust the most common COVID-19 vaccine myths. Myth 1: You can delay routine vaccinations. Routine childhood and adult…

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    The Importance of Vaccinations

    Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases… There has been confusion and misunderstandings about vaccines. But vaccinations are an important part of family and public health. Vaccines prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous,…

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

    Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions for the new COVID-19 vaccine… What is an mRNA vaccine and how does it work? Most vaccines (or immunizations) work by injecting a weakened form of a disease germ into your body. This is usually done…

  • Which Vaccinations Do I Really Need?

    Dr. Amra Resic

    Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a priority, but it’s still important to get all of the vaccinations your family doctor… I like to talk through the benefits and potential risks of vaccines with my patients. These conversations help them feel more confident about getting…

  • Doctor giving vaccine shot to young woman during immunization campaign at clinic

    COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 12 and Older

    Even though children aren’t as likely as adults to be infected with COVID-19, they can still catch it, get sick… The Centers for Disease Control recommends the updated 2023-2024 Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 12 and older. The American Academy of Family…