Vaccines Archives

Answers to your questions about the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine

April 8, 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, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a little different from the COVID-19 vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna.

Supporting your child with autism during the pandemic winter

January 27, 2021/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Coronavirus, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotional well being, Family life, Family Life, Learning and school, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Here are some ways to support your family’s emotional health by staying active, working on independence and advocating for (new) school supports.

arm with taped with patch with red heart after giving blood

Can I donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine?

January 25, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Family life, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Yes, you can still donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine. There is no waiting period but make sure you are feeling well.

Flu vaccine MythBusters

November 6, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Can you get the flu from the flu vaccine? Does the flu shot cause COVID-19? We answer these questions and more in this Rise and Shine flu vaccine MythBusters!

The flu shot and the fight against COVID-19

September 16, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Getting a flu shot might not be at the top of your mind these days, but with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, flu shots are more important than ever.