Newborns have temporary protection against many diseases due to the antibodies that have passed to them from their mothers. Breastfed infants get even more of those benefits from their mother's milk, according to The March of Dimes. However, your...
There are many ways to protect your 1-year-old from injury and harm. One is to get your child vaccinated. Vaccination not only protects children from illness and disease, it also boosts their immune system. This protects the general public, as...
Taking your baby to the pediatrician for a round of shots is not easy, but it is essential in protecting him from preventable--and potentially life-threatening--diseases. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies receive their...
You may want to pierce your baby's ears because of a cultural practice or personal preference. Fortunately, you can pierce your baby's ears at any age for cosmetic reasons if you chose to. Be aware of the risks, safety precautions and piercing...
For the 2009-2010 flu season, the Food and Drug Administration approved two vaccines, Fluria and Fluzone, for administration in infants six months and older. No vaccine is approved for administration in infants younger than six months. As with...
Gastroenteritis is often passed from person to person. Washing your hands well after using the washroom or changing diapers can prevent you from becoming infected. Children need to be taught to wash their hands properly with warm water and soap....
In the United States, children receive vaccinations for a host of diseases. These include polio, chicken pox, hepatitis B, tetanus, hepatitis, rubella, mumps, measles, pneumococcus, haemophilus influenza, diphtheria, pertussis and yearly flu...
Vaccinations are a front-line defense against diseases that at one point in time were commonplace. Today, many of the illnesses that we currently vaccinate against are rarely seen. The schedule of vaccinations depends on your baby's age. Within...
