vaccine Archives

Why don’t all countries vaccinate against chickenpox?

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

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

CDC vaccination schedule shown in yellow, green, and purple.

Ask SciMoms: Where does the vaccine schedule come from?

March 5, 2019March 14, 2019 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health

This post explores the CDC vaccine schedule or CDC immunization schedule. It also outlines problems with the Sears vaccination schedule or alternate vaccine schedule.

Young woman looks at camera with her head resting on her hands. She's wearing a black shirt and neon bracelets.

HPV and the HPV Vaccine

August 20, 2018January 25, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

In this post, we’ll review the science about HPV, recommendations about this vaccination, the controversies, and my personal plans on vaccinating my family.

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?