Tetanus — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 8

4 min read

Polio Case Confirmed in Malaysia

Polio cVDPV type 1 circulation detected in Indonesia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea during 2019

malaysia downtown city

Fact checked by Holly Lutmer PharmD

Nov 25

5 min read

Which Travel Vaccinations Are Important This Winter?

Travel vaccination advice and suggestions from UTMB Vaccine Smarts

airliner going over mountains

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

Jul 29

6 min read

Maternal Immunizations During Pregnancy Protects Both

Pregnant women receiving DtaP and influenza vaccinations reduce the risks from influenza and pertussis for themselves and their future infants

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Childhood Diseases