Pertussis — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Dec 3

6 min read

Which Vaccines Are Required Before Grandparents Hold Newborns?

Vaccines protect infants while their immune systems gain strength

new born infant

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Nov 16

6 min read

Pakistan’s Wild Polio Problem Found in the Water

In Pakistan about 45 percent of environmental sites tested were positive for WPV1 in 2019

pakistani kids

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 23

4 min read

Either Td or Tdap Vaccines Are Safe

Td or Tdap vaccination every 10 years recommended for protection against tetanus and diphtheria

obgyn talking to pregnant patient

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 8

3 min read

Expecting Moms Need Both Tdap and Flu Vaccinations

CDC says pregnant women should receive both influenza and tetanus-diphtheria acellular pertussis vaccines

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Aug 19

4 min read

Should Under-Vaccinated Patients Be Fired?

Unvaccinated children expose others to dangerous health risks reported University of Michigan Mott Poll

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