Vaccines Archives

Coronavirus and routine vaccinations

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

While it is important to safeguard your children against coronavirus, it is also necessary to protect them from other harmful illnesses with routine vaccinations.

Understanding your child’s immunization record

July 25, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Doctor’s Visits, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Have you ever tried to read your child’s immunization record but gave up because you got totally confused? Here’s a quick guide that will help you!

Q&A: Why does my child need the HPV vaccine?

March 27, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Cancer, Common Viruses, Development, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Teen, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The HPV vaccine, also known by the brand name Gardasil 9, helps protect against certain types of HPV that can lead to cancer.

What is a School-Based Health Center?

February 4, 2019/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Check-ups, Dental Hygiene, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Finding a Doctor, Learning and School, Oral Health, Parenting, Right Feature, School Health, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

School-based Health Centers are a great community resource and play an active role in providing health care for children.

doctor putting bandaid on little girl's arm

Helping your child cope with shots

November 26, 2018/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

There are many strategies that you can use with your child to help reduce distress and fleeting pain associated with shots.