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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Schools are closed for the winter break, but when they reopen in a few weeks students will be at risk of COVID. This virus can cause serious illness and death if not treated with antibiotics. Luckily, there are several ways to keep kids safe from…
As a parent, you want to do anything in your power to protect your child from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age or older should get vaccinated against influenza each year. However, this is…
As any parent knows, there are few things scarier than your baby’s blocked nose. Breathing is one of the most important things that our bodies do on a day-to-day basis, and when babies can’t breathe it means they’re not taking in enough oxygen to be…
Babies spend a lot of time in the womb, where they are surrounded by their mother’s warmth and close contact. The lack of skin-to-skin contact after birth can have serious consequences for babies, which is why it is so important to provide them with as…
Theme parks are fun, exciting places for kids and adults alike. How young is too young to enjoy them? How old should you be before they become boring? This article will discuss the age ranges that theme parks are appropriate for and the advantages and…
