Archive for the ‘Immunizations’ Category

Top eight myths about childhood vaccines

World Immunization Week began April 21 and will continue on through this week. It’s an attempt to raise awareness of the importance of vaccinations and the role they play in saving lives around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions and prevents [...]

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Top kids’ health issues to watch in 2012

Physicians and editors at KidsHealth.org sifted through health issues affecting children and families to choose a few important trends to keep tabs on in 2012. Here are a few areas that made the list.

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All ages should be vaccinated for 2011-12 flu season

Following up on an earlier post about getting flu shots… NextCare Urgent Care analyzed patient data and found that the company saw more visits for the treatment of influenza than for flu vaccinations. For the 2010-11 flu season (September through March), NextCare treated 3,136 patients for the flu at all 57 clinics across the nation, while [...]

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Not too early for flu shots

Summer is barely over but it’s not too early for flu shots. Local provider Cigna Medical Group and Cigna Medical CareToday have received a supply of this season’s vaccine. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, 200,000 Americans are hospitalized and 36,000 Americans die from seasonal flu each year. This year, [...]

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Back-to-school immunization update

Immunization updates, shot records, arizona immunization requirements, school records

Trying to keep up with immunization schedules can overwhelm even the most diligent, organized parents. Relocation, or a change in employment, physician or insurance coverage—even a disruption in family routine—can result in a missed booster shot and confusion over what a child needs at what age and at what time. New state legislation that goes [...]

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Don’t fear the fever

The primary goal of giving a child antipyretics, or medications to reduce a fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen should be to help a sick child feel more comfortable, not simply to maintain a “normal” temperature.

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HPV vaccine plans for the new year?

New research finds that of approximately 10,000 females ages 9-26, only 27 percent of those eligible for the HPV vaccine went through with getting the first of the three doses.

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Tis the season – for flu shots

It’s a sure sign that summer is over when the “Flu Clinic” signs start popping up in front of pharmacies all over town. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued updated recommendations for the prevention and treatment of influenza in children. The policy statement will be published in the October 2010 print issue of [...]