vaccines

What Vaccines Do I Need This Season?

Most parents know that newborn babies, toddlers, and young children go through a litany of vaccines. Very specific schedules are set, and parents are frequently…

Mar 17, 2025

My Struggle With My Daughter’s First Vaccines: Why Agencies Must Address Parents’ Fears

Last year, at my daughter Sawyer’s 8-week appointment, the nurse administered her first round of vaccinations. As the needle pricked her skin, she let out a…

Oct 22, 2024

Should You Get the RSV Vaccine? Some Experts Urge Caution

Adam is the youngest of three children. His older brother and sister came down with a cough and fever when Adam was nearly a month…

Sep 11, 2023

Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine Are Common, But Short-Lived

Shingles is not your average rash. The painful, itchy red stripe caused by shingles can last up to 10 days, while long-term nerve pain, a common…

Apr 5, 2022

Arm Pain After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Common

March 4 update: Allergy researchers at Mass General Hospital created a registry for healthcare professionals to report  immediate and delayed reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations. On…

Mar 4, 2021