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 your child is born you will be making monthly visits to your pediatrician for their well-being. The doctor will be checking for growth and motor development, making sure that they are on track with childhood development. It may come as a surprise to you that very early on a vaccination schedule will be started for your baby. Immunizations that are given starting at two [...]
