Blog: Vaccine information
- Immunization vs Vaccination - What's the difference?
Jun 1, 2018
Important medical terms get mixed up and confused all the time. But it is important that you, as a member of the public, have a clear understanding of terms that are directly related to your health and that of your family. This is especially the case when it comes to vaccines and vaccination shots. There is a difference between immunization and vaccination. When you go for a vaccination shot — and most vaccines are delivered...Read More - Vaccines - Three Potentially Dangerous Vaccine Ingredients You Must Know
Oct 2, 2017
Vaccines work because they contain certain molecules from the disease causing organism (the pathogen) which are then injected into the body to trigger an immune response. These molecules are known as the antigen and are the major active ingredient in a vaccine. In addition to the antigen, vaccines commonly also contain a number of other ingredients, such as preservatives, adjuvants, antibiotics and other chemicals. Parents are understandably concerned about the use of these chemicals and...Read More - Incorrect Intramuscular Injection Can Turn a Vaccine into a Big Pain
Oct 11, 2016
Vaccine shots aren’t pleasant and serious shoulder injuries happen when they are not given correctly. Without the right skills, a pharmacist, nurse, or tech can cause serious injury to your shoulder by injecting the vaccine in the wrong place, like too high in the upper arm or directly in the shoulder joint. Shoulder injuries after the influenza vaccination is by far the most common vaccine injury filed in the VICP. Sadaka Law has actually settled...Read More - The Most Dangerous Vaccines for Children
Jun 20, 2016
No one can doubt that vaccines work as disease preventatives. Testimonies to that end range from veterinary services to pediatric physicians. Today we live in a crowded and well-traveled world, and the chances of acquiring serious disease for humans and animals has increased exponentially. What’s in a vaccine? Vaccines contain a dead or weakened form of the disease-germ in question. These germs, called antigens, are grown in labs and combined with stabilizers and other substances...Read More - The Difference Between DtaP and Tdap Vaccines
Mar 24, 2015
Your child’s pediatrician may have told you that it is time to give him or her the Tdap vaccine or the DtaP vaccine. This news often concerns people because they don’t know what is in these vaccines or the difference between them. Once you have learned the answers to these questions, your mind will be at ease. The DtaP vaccine is for children under the age of seven. Kids who have received this injection develop...Read More - Vaccination Rates Decline in California
Sep 26, 2014
It appears that Hollywood parents are taking a stand against vaccines. According to immunization records, vaccination rates have been falling at top Hollywood elementary schools. Many parents are being driven to skip vaccinations due to the ongoing debate regarding vaccines and their link to autism and other neurological disorders such as, encephalitis, mental retardation, and ADD among others. Celebrities like Jenny McCarthy and Alanis Morissette have impacted this community a great deal. McCarthy along with...Read More - Clinical Trial for Herpes Vaccine Reaching Phase 1 in Australia
Jul 19, 2013
At least 1 in 4 Americans will contract a sexually transmitted Infection (STI) at some point in his/her life and genital herpes is one of the most common STIs in the United States. What is Genital Herpes? Genital Herpes is an STI caused by the herpes simplex virus which has two types, type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Genital Herpes symptoms appear as one or more blisters around the genitals, rectum or the mouth. The...Read More - Free Shingles Vaccine Provided By Pennsylvania Department of Health
Jun 19, 2013
Private insurance can benefit many who have medical conditions. Some insurance companies help pay for prescriptions, doctor visits and vaccines. However, if for some reason private insurance is not an option, public assistance is available to those who qualify. AARP is another option that can help adults 50 and older pay for prescriptions and vaccines. Insurance is expensive so the process of choosing to get vaccinated can prove problematic to those who are underinsured or...Read More - Optic Neuritis Linked to Flu Vaccine
May 27, 2013
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a serious disease that affects millions of people each year. It may require hospitalization and can sometimes lead to death. Influenza infections affect people differently, and every flu season is different. This year, flu activity is high and viruses are circling everywhere. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a flu vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza and lessens its spread to others. When...Read More - What Every Parent Should Know: MMR Contraindications
Feb 19, 2013
Childhood immunization is an important part of protecting children against infectious diseases. The MMR vaccine inoculates children against measles, mumps and rubella. These immunizations are generally safe for all children, but when a child is taking certain medications or suffering from certain medical conditions the risk of an adverse reaction increases substantially. Medications or conditions that increase the risk of an adverse reaction to MMR are generally called “contraindications” by doctors. As parents it is...Read More