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Vaccine Schedule for Babies & Toddlers
... Your baby will get up to 31 vaccinations by age 4 -- and it can be tough to keep track. Print... vaccines on time. Copyright © 2010 Meredith Corporation. All content on this Web site, including...
14 Common Vaccination Questions Answered
...When my daughter was born seven years ago, I followed the vaccine plan that my doctor recommended... show circuit suggested a link between vaccines and autism. I was confused and overwhelmed. One mention... of the word "vaccine" would set my heart racing. I know I'm not alone -- which is why we talked to experts...
Sure Shots: Your 18-Month Vaccine Timeline
... vaccines? If you ask infectious disease experts, the answer is crystal clear. "There's no evidence... that giving vaccines is dangerous," says American Baby advisor Paul A. Offit, M.D., director of the Vaccine... that vaccines cause autism has been discredited. To allay your worries, it's important to understand how...
The Hows and Whys of Baby Vaccines
... child to catch just so he can become resistant to them. That's where vaccines come in.
Vaccines teach a... baby's immune system how to recognize and fight off specific infections. Most vaccines are made from... an inactive form of a virus, though a few (i.e., the measles vaccine) are made from a weakened form of a live...
Vaccination Facts
...If you're like most parents, you don't think twice before having your children vaccinated. You want... despite the fact that vaccines can prevent many serious diseases, a small but growing number of parents... are questioning the need for, and benefits of, immunization. Groups like the National Vaccine Information Center...
What to Expect at the 1-Year Well Visit
We've put together a cheat sheet to help you prepare for your child's 1-year well checkup -- from what vaccines she'll get to which questions you should be sure to ask.
Vaccines 101: What Are Vaccinations?
...Although these words are often used interchangeably, they mean different things. Vaccinations... describe the process of giving vaccines (in the forms of injections, oral drugs, or nasal sprays... someone immune to a disease; vaccination is a form of active immunization. "When we vaccinate children...
The DTap and Tdap Vaccine: Health 101
...The DTaP vaccine protects your child against three serious bacterial infections: diphtheria... to be a common cause of death in children in the 1920s, decades of vaccination has made the disease... at risk. Before the vaccine, whooping cough caused about 9,000 deaths in the U.S. each year; now only...
Teething Signs, Symptoms & Soothers
Teething is an important part of Baby's development. It can be an irritable time for him, but there are many ways you can help ease the pain. Follow these tips to keep Baby comfortable.
Expert Q+A: Is There a Link Between Vaccines and Autism?
... of brain development seems a plausible explanation for autism.
What about vaccines? There has been much... vaccines prior to 2001 caused a spike in autism. We discussed this issue in depth in Baby 411, but just... taken a long hard look at vaccines and found conclusive evidence that vaccine exposure is NOT the turn...
Autism Signs: Your Month-by-Month Guide
Researchers now believe you can pick up signs of autism in a baby just under 4 months of age. Here are some signs that may indicate your baby should have a developmental evaluation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Why Babies Need Shots
Your baby really does need all those vaccines she's scheduled for in her first year. We'll tell you what shots she's getting and why each one is vital to her health.
The 6 Vaccines All Parents (and Grandparents) Need
...Kids aren't the only ones who need vaccinations. Every year, more than 600,000 adults die from... vaccine-preventable illnesses. What's more, "When adults get vaccinated, it curbs the spread of disease... at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group in Chicago. Here's a look at vaccines the CDC says all adults need. Why...
How to Make Fruit Purees for Babies
Homemade fruit purees are filled with essential vitamins and nutrients for your baby. Learn how to make 13 favorites at home with our easy step-by-step guides.
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
6 Facts You Need to Know About Autism
There are lots of frightening rumors about what causes this mysterious brain disorder in children. We asked leading experts across the country for the very latest news.
All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.
The Meningcoccal Vaccine: Health 101
... -- and this vaccine significantly reduces your child's risk of coming down with it. The meningococcal vaccine protects..., like those that the Hib and pneumococcal vaccines protect against.) Meningococcal disease can also... are most at risk. Though the meningococcal vaccine cannot prevent all types of meningitis, 90 percent...
