Pregnant women get vaccinated in order to prevent influenza and pertussis, recommends Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician & Gynecologist at Baptist Health South Florida, who adds that when the woman gets vaccinated, she’s passing immunity on to her baby and the …
For protecting children against influenza, the first thing is getting the flu shot, says Jennifer Couceyro, Advanced Registered Nurses Practitioner with Baptist Children’s Hospital,
She recommends getting the flu shot for kids, parents, household members, school teachers, people who work …
Besides the vaccine, there are some measures to prevent Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says protected sex with condom …
What can you do to ease the experience of getting shots for your child? Dr. Scarlet Constant, Pediatrician with Baptist Health South Florida, gives some tips, a few of them are being honest with them, and giving rewards.…
Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, Diphtheria, Varicella, Hepatitis A, and Meningococcal are some of the recommended immunizations for children. Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, says there are certain diseases that are a little more serious than others, …
Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, highlights vaccines are important. “Unfortunately, there’s more advertisement on cholesterol than there is on vaccines. A lot of people don’t remember about people dying of tetanus or pertussis, but they …
Babies who are six month can receive the flu vaccine. Dr. Scarlet Constant, Pediatrician with Baptist Health South Florida, explains when kids get the shot, the symptoms are so much milder, because they have memory cells.…
Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, says you shouldn’t listen to your neighbor, or to the pharmacist or the chiropractor about vaccines. “Listen to your physician if you trust your physician, go to reputable websites like …
