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Spotlight: The Vaccine Mom – How to talk to your children about vaccines
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Taryn Chapman uses her studies in biology, chemistry, molecular medicine, virology and vaccinology, as well as training in microbiology and immunology, to educate readers not only about the importance of vaccines, but also the science behind them, in her blog, The Vaccine Mom.
Around the World: Variations in Vaccine Schedules
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Despite the importance of widespread global vaccination, worldwide immunization schedules vary between countries and coverage may be variable within countries.
Feature Article: Taking the Memories With Them
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Because we don’t see vaccine-preventable diseases as often today, we don’t share the memories of our older relatives. The diseases may not seem that bad.
Ask the VEC: Peanut Allergies and Vaccines
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Find the answer to whether or not children with peanut allergies should avoid getting certain vaccines.
Did You Know? Free Vaccines for Children in the U.S. Who Can’t Afford Them
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Children in the United States whose families cannot afford vaccines are entitled to receive them for free through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Spotlight: Vaccine Information for Teens
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Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases, more commonly known as PKIDS, recently released information just for teens known as “Your Choice."
Around the World: Measles & Rubella Initiative
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The goal of the Measles & Rubella Initiative is to work toward the worldwide elimination of measles and congenital rubella syndrome affecting children.
Around the World: International Travel Health Map
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More than 900 million international trips are taken each year. To inform travelers of disease risks, the World Health Organization (WHO) released an International Travel Health Map.
Feature Article: Infectious Diseases and International Travel
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If you or your family members are planning any international travel this summer, you may be at risk for infections not typically encountered in the U.S. Because one of the best ways to be prepared is by being knowledgeable, we are highlighting some infections that travelers might encounter abroad.
Ask the VEC: Traveling With Children
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Find the answer to what special consideration need to be taken when traveling with children.