Parents PACK Newsletter Archive
Feature Article — COVID-19 Vaccine: What’s in the Vial?
Find out what ingredients are in COVID-19 vaccines and why. Article includes an infographic summary.
Vaccine News & Notes — May 2023
Find an essay contest reminder, updated info on vaccines for infants, and another place to hear from Dr. Offit.
Dr. Handy’s Corner — Treating a Fever: What to Consider
Dr. Handy talks about why and when a fever becomes a concern, when to treat a fever, and what to consider when fevers are caused by something other than an infection.
Feature Article: 3 Practical Matters Regarding COVID-19 in May 2023
Find out about 3 practical matters to consider as the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end.
Vaccine News & Notes — April 2023
Get details about the Hilleman essay contest for students in grades 6 through 12, and review the science on two "controversies" surrounding COVID-19: masks and lab leak.
Feature Article: How Many Trivia Questions About Vaccine Ingredients Can You Answer?
Have fun with this trivia related to vaccines and their ingredients.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Let’s Talk about Group A Strep
Find out about a recent CDC report related to group A strep and view info about the disease and the report from Dr. Handy.
Vaccine News & Notes — March 2023
Check out a new infographic highlighting three important points related to aluminum in vaccines, and find links to the updated 2023 immunization schedules.
Feature Article: Does My Child Benefit from a COVID-19 Vaccine?
In this issue of Parents PACK, we take a closer look at COVID-19 and kids, including disease complications, immunity after natural infection, vaccination rates, and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Do Vaccines Weaken My Baby’s Immune System?
See why Dr. Lori Handy views vaccines as strengthening the immune system instead of weakening it.