Of the many vaccines children get in order to be protected, one is known as Hepatitis B. Doctors recommend that all children who fall into a high risk category get the vaccine. How is Hepatitis B contracted? According to the World Health Organization, there are four way by which Hepatitis B can be contracted: 1) direct blood-to-blood contact 2) unprotected sex 3) the use of [...]
Thanks to immunizations that have been routinely given, the incidences of contracting Hepatitis A has decreased considerably. It is, however, something to watch out for. Particularly if foreign travel is in your near future, consider making sure you have been vaccinated for Hepatitis A. What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is caused by a viral infection. The virus is present in the stool of someone [...]
Once in a while, you have to look for a new doctor in Phoenix, AZ. Without knowing much about any particular doctor, your search can often be a frustrating one. Perhaps you're new to the area, or your former physician has retired and you don't care for his replacement. Or maybe you're looking for a doctor for the very first time. Let's look at some [...]
Getting your child immunized for certain diseases and illnesses is mandatory in Arizona. Unfortunately, some parents are skirting the law and choosing to ignore getting their kids protected. In society at large, there is a push among some parents not to get immunizations at all for their children. Some of these parents home-school and feel the risk is a small one, so they never start [...]
