Have you had the challenge of deciphering a foreign immunization record lately? The process can be confusing and time consuming especially if you don’t have the resources to interpret the records. If you have had this type of issue or think you might in the future, read this article.

Varicella disease used to be considered a “rite of passage” during childhood. Yet, since the vaccine has become available, the disease has become less common. So much so, that you might not see it regularly or at all in your practice. Check how well you know your facts about chickenpox.

Before giving any doses of vaccines, clinicians should make sure patients and parents are carefully questioned about contraindications or precautions to vaccination. Find out about resources available to help clinicians ensure these details are not overlooked

Find information on how doctor offices can help their patients track down missing immunization records so the child won’t need to repeat doses or be completely revaccinated.

Unfortunately, it is all too easy to make a vaccine administration error. And even more unfortunately, the error is likely impossible to undo. So be careful to do the “right” thing the first time.

Find information on how you can ensure that your sizeable vaccine investment is appropriately protected from potential loss (and subsequent replacement costs) and that your patients receive viable vaccines.

When is a child too young to receive a vaccine in a series, and when is an interval too short or too long to administer it?