Vaccines Archives

Q&A: Is it safe to give my child Tamiflu?

February 7, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

There’s been a lot of news lately about the dangerous side effects of Tamiflu. Dr. Lee Beers answers a reader’s question about the drug’s safety.

Q&A: How can I protect my family from the flu?

January 24, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

It’s been a difficult flu season and many children are falling severely ill – even though they’ve gotten the flu shot.

Back-to-school health homework

August 21, 2017/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Check-ups, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School, School Health, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The days of summer are becoming shorter and the first day of school is just around the corner. Beyond the brand new school supplies, there are other ways parents can prepare their children for the new school year.