Revolutionary New Vaccines
August 29, 2008. You should browse the Web site http://www.vaccinateyourbaby.org
You don't want to miss this newly-launched Web site with a video and lots of information for parents who wish to learn the truth about immunization and how best to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
August 16, 2006. These past few months have been a very exciting time in Pediatric medicine due to some revolutionary changes in the area of vaccinations.
Learn more by clicking on each of the following new vaccines that are now recommended for children of different ages.
· Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine
· Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine
-A viral illness which can cause severe liver disease leading to flu-like symptoms, jaundice, hospitalization and even death.
-Given six months apart as a two shot series and recommended for children one years old and older.
Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment.
2) Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine
-Initial dose given usually at a child’s one year check-up.
-Due to the increased occurrences of chicken pox outbreaks among vaccinated children it is now recommended that children four years old and older receive a booster shot to help increase their body’s immunity to chicken pox.
-Children who have had actual chicken pox do not need the vaccine.
Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment.
-The most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in young children resulting in fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes dehydration resulting in hospitalization for intravenous fluids.
-This is an oral vaccine, recommended for two month old infants and is given in a three dose series.
Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment.
4) Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine
-Viral illness contracted primarily by sexual contact which has been shown to be the main cause of cervical cancer in adulthood.
-It is recommended for young women eleven years and older and given as a three shot series.
-Receiving the vaccine does not replace routine gynecological evaluations for all young women who have become sexually active.
Please call The Children's Clinic at 610-378-1722 with any questions or to make an appointment.
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