Pneumonia shots save lives by preventing dangerous pneumococcal diseases. Pneumococcal vaccines have undergone extensive clinical trials and are safe for most people. However, in rare cases, some individuals may experience severe pneumonia shot side effects. You may...
While it is uncommon for most people to faint after a vaccination, it is one of a few adverse reactions that can happen after receiving a flu shot. The medical term for fainting, “vasovagal syncope,” describes a rapid decline in blood pressure due to a reduced heart...
With high school starting again soon, it’s time to ensure your teens have all the immunization requirements to enroll and start classes. Are your kids due for a booster shot of a required vaccination, and should you get any of the optional vaccinations for the...
If you’ve been to your doctor’s office during the fall or winter, you’ve probably seen posters announcing, “Flu shots save lives; ask for yours now!” These posters (and your doctor) aren’t wrong. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu...
In a perfect world, vaccines would protect you perfectly from diseases without causing any side effects. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Most vaccines come with side effects, whether mild or severe. It’s important to know what side effects you might...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have experienced major changes in their lives and health. Beyond long COVID and related conditions, you may have heard talk about a medical condition referred to as COVID-19 neuropathy. In this guide, we’ll discuss...
Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the poliovirus. In centuries past, this disease was an epidemic that caused debilitating health conditions like paralysis. The invention of a vaccine has protected millions of people from this...
Vaccines have always been a hot topic, but the pandemic has fueled the flames of controversy. One of the most polarizing issues concerns routine immunizations for school-age children. But what about vaccines for teachers? Adults can transmit vaccine-preventable...
The Flucelvax Vaccine, officially the Flucelvax Quadrivalent, is a cell-based flu vaccine first approved in 2016. Flucelvax is an inactivated vaccine designed for seasonal use. While, according to the CDC, Flucelvax and similar cell-culture vaccines could offer higher...
It’s one of the most controversial topics in our nation: vaccines. This hot-button issue becomes even more polarizing when it concerns children. Most schools require parents to submit proof of vaccination for their kids before the new school year. What shots do kids...
As a parent, you value your child’s health and safety. Recent public health scares, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, encourage many parents to protect their children with clinical vaccinations from their local physicians. If your child attends a public school, you may...
The subject of colleges requiring vaccine schedules for students has always been a hot-button issue in America. But the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic fueled the fire and controversy more than ever. Whether you’re a parent with college-bound teens or a student...
