Archive for the ‘Vaccines’ Category

The Vaccine Book

It starts the day your baby is born…… vaccinations. The Hepatitis B shot is given at birth, then booster doses follow. Why do infants need this vaccine so soon in life? Isn’t Hep B an STD after all, most frequently transmitted through sexual contact or tainted needles? While I don’t disagree that the Hep B [...]

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To get a flu shot or not

Flu season is almost upon us. It lasts from November through April, with the peak occurring December through March. That means many of us are gearing up to get our flu shots. Usually the flu shot is only recommended for at-risk individuals–the elderly, children ages 6 months to 5 years, pregnant women, and those with [...]

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Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog. I am a mother to a two year old boy with another on the way. I take my health, and that of my family, very seriously. This blog is my attempt to share some of the information I’ve researched over the years with others. Hope you find the articles and [...]

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