Vaccines Archives

Back-to-school vaccines

August 4, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Back-to-school time is a great time to ensure all your child’s vaccines are up to date. In fact, many school systems require children to be vaccinated to attend school.

Myocarditis (heart inflammation) and the COVID-19 vaccine

May 26, 2021/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The CDC is looking into reports that a small number of adolescents and young adults developed a heart issue called myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Why should my child get the COVID vaccine?

May 19, 2021/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Alexandra Brugler Yonts explains why your child should get the COVID vaccine and answers questions about the vaccine’s risks, side effects and rumored link to infertility.

Answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

April 15, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Now that several coronavirus vaccines are becoming available, you probably have some questions about the vaccines and when you and your family can expect to receive them.