What do you know about whooping cough during pregnancy? New research has found that pregnant women should receive the full 3-shot series of the Tdap vaccine, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Previously, only one shot was recommended. This is good news for babies…
4 Ways to Talk with Vaccine Skeptics
Talk to your doctor about the risks of getting a vaccination. Shots fired! Shots are being fired right now, and it’s our job as parents to defend ourselves against them. Shots are being fired at us from all directions, but we have armor for this…
Getting the kids vaccinated at the chemist? Make sure it’s recorded properly
Some parents take their children to the chemist for vaccinations. Getting vaccinated at a pharmacy can be convenient, but only if the pharmacist records the vaccines properly. This blog post discusses how important it is to have an accurate immunization record and why you should…
Immunisation for children: Sorting the facts from the fiction
Choosing what to put in your child’s lunchbox can be a hard decision. Add to this the question of whether or not to immunize them and it becomes even more difficult. Immunization is one of those topics that you will find both sides passionately arguing…
Under-12s are catching COVID-19. Here are some reassuring facts
Covid-19 is a virus that can cause flu-like symptoms, but it’s not as serious as the common cold. Under-12s are more at risk for catching Covid-19 because they haven’t been exposed to it before and their immune system isn’t fully developed yet. This article will…