vaccinations

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

The Autism/Vaccine (Dis)Connection

A new study denies any link between the MMR vaccine and autism. But parents who have heard anecdotal evidence to the contrary are...

Vaccinations & Shots

How to protect yourself from the flu

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by various strains of the influenza virus. Though the strains change from year to...

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7 Flu shot facts

If you don’t want to get the flu (and who does?), you need to take steps to prevent it. Your best line of defense against this nasty...

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The common cold vs. the flu: What's the difference?

You wake up in the morning with a cough, congestion and general malaise. You know you’re getting sick, but with what? Learn how to...

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5 Ways to protect your family from the flu

The only thing that’s worse than getting sidelined with the flu is your entire family getting sidelined, too. As another flu season...

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Seasonal flu basics

Getting the flu is awful, and it can be very dangerous. The best way to avoid the flu is to educate yourself about it. Here are some...

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6 Steps to keep your home germ-free this flu season

The best way to avoid getting the flu is by getting the flu shot. Keeping your home germ-free this flu season can help, too. Follow...

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The flu shot & pregnancy

Even if you hate shots or you’re wary of vaccines, pregnancy is the time to put those fears aside. It’s not just your own health...

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Do you need a flu shot?

If you have achy muscles, fatigue, fever, chills, headache and stuffy nose, chances are you have the flu. At this point, one of the...

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How to prevent & treat the flu

Fall means it's time to begin preparations for the holidays, plan gatherings with family and friends, enjoy first snowfalls -- and...

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When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults....

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Meningitis vaccine schedule

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria that infect the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal...

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Symptoms of meningitis

When meningitis strikes, it can feel like your typical run-of-the-mill bad headache or flu. But the difference is that it’s an...

Child Development & Health

Organize your family's health information

Keeping track of your own health history is challenging enough. Was it 1994 or 1996 that you had shingles? Trying to manage it for a...

Vaccinations & Shots

Adult vaccines: Olympic Gold Medalist Mia Hamm raising health awareness

Gold medalist and soccer superstar Mia Hamm does it all. She's not only a busy mom but she's now raising awareness about the...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Debating parenting decisions

For as long as motherhood has been around, the debates surrounding what’s best for baby have been around as well. Should I...

Vaccinations & Shots

What you need to know about immunizations

Immunization is a controversial topic. Deciding what’s right for you – given all of the information available – can feel...

Teen Health & Wellness

Vaccines for high school and college freshmen

Vaccines continue to perplex parents concerned about protecting their children against serious diseases yet who want to avoid...

Children's Health

5 tips to keep the flu out of your child's school

Back-to-school time and the start of flu season seem to coincide perfectly. And with school settings identified as one of the top...

Wellness

Are you at risk for the flu?

'Tis the season to be, well, sick . That's right: Flu season is upon us, and right about now is the time to start thinking about...

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Meningococcal vaccines

Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria that can lead to bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia, which meningococcal...