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Why doesn’t the UK vaccinate against chickenpox?

March 30, 2019May 18, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

Some countries do not include the chickenpox vaccine in their schedule. This post explores why.

Cream colored teddy bear sitting on a medical exam table with sterile bandages and other medical supplies, with a bandaid on its chest and wearing a paper mask.

Why do kids get so many shots?

June 24, 2018January 25, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

I’m an ardent believer in the relative safety and efficacy of vaccines, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy having to take my kid to the doctor for shots. I’m relieved that my child is now in school and the bulk of vaccinations are behind us. When he was an infant, we carefully timed his feedings … Continue reading Why do kids get so many shots?