“Nothing is more important or impacts as many people as making sure that children are immunized,” said Dr. P. Cooper White, pediatrician and director of Locust Pediatric Care Group. Tips for preparing kids for shots Getting your child – or yourself – comfortable with a round of shots might be another story, however. But Dr. […]
Flu shot or nasal spray? That is the seasonal question.
With cold and flu season upon us, getting vaccinated should be at the top of your family’s to-do list this fall. Flu can be a serious illness, especially for high-risk patients, including young children and kids with chronic conditions, such as asthma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 178 flu-related deaths in […]
Vaccine keeps teens safe from HPV – (VIDEO)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), human papillomavirus (HPV) causes about 31,500 cases of cancer in men and women every year. In this Children’s Channel video, Megan Woodward, MD, Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Alliance, discusses how the HPV vaccine can protect teens and young adults against several strains of this potentially-deadly […]
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