Parents PACK Newsletter Archive
Dr. Handy’s Corner: How Can I Teach My Toddler Healthy Habits?
Find out how Dr. Lori Handy teaches her own young children to develop healthy habits, like toothbrushing and handwashing.
Feature Article: What Is RSV?
Find out how RSV replicates and spreads, and learn about typical symptoms, timeline and high-risk groups.
Feature Article — Flu Vaccine: What’s in the Vial?
Wondering about the ingredients in flu vaccines? Find out what is and isn't in them and why.
Feature Article: DYK Why HPV Doesn’t Mean Cheating? Take Our Quiz.
Most people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their lives. See what you know about HPV by taking our multiple-choice quiz.
Feature Article — Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) & Vaccines: The Risks and Recommendations
Find info about GBS, how it relates to vaccines, and vaccine-related recommendations for those who previously experienced GBS.
Feature Article: Viral Shedding and COVID-19 — What Can and Can’t Happen
Viral shedding has been discussed in relation to masks and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about how these topics are related.
Feature Article: Medications and COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Should Know
Find out why some medications may be expected to alter the response to the COVID-19 vaccine while others would not.
Feature Article: Long-term Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine? What We Know.
Learn about the scientific evidence that supports the long-term safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Feature Article: Answering Your Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines
Find resources about COVID-19 vaccines, including video interviews with Dr. Paul Offit and a Q&A page with more than 50 questions.
Feature Article: Is Your Family Putting On and Taking Off Their Masks Safely?
Find tips for putting on and taking off masks to decrease the chance for accidental exposure to germs.