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Childhood Vaccines
Vaccines or immunizations are the reason few people have seen a child with polio, German measles, or whooping cough. At the same time, concerns about vaccine side effects have led some parents to avoid vaccinating their children, resulting in outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. There are currently 12 vaccines recommended for children between birth and 18 years of age.
Childhood Vaccines News
Kids’ Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All: Study
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) — Despite earlier research that suggested the rotavirus vaccine increased the risk of intussusception — when a portion of the intestine slides forward into itself — a large new study finds this is not the case. “The findings of our study are reassuring and add to the evidence [...]
Common Chemicals May Weaken Effect of Childhood Vaccines, Immune System
TUESDAY, January 24, 2012 — Certain vaccines may not work as well in children who have been exposed to high levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), a family of chemicals used to make everything from microwave popcorn bags and pizza boxes to carpets and nonstick cookware, new research suggests. In a study published this week in the [...]
Many Jails Got No Flu Shots During H1N1 Outbreak: CDC
THURSDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) — More than half of U.S. jails didn’t receive any vaccine to protect inmates during the 2009-10 outbreak of H1N1 swine flu, a new study says. Jail and prison inmates are at increased risk for exposure to infectious diseases. The steady stream of new arrivals can introduce new types of infectious [...]
Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Might Pose Risk for Kids
FRIDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) — Infants born to mothers who use inhaled glucocorticoids — a class of steroids — to treat asthma during pregnancy may be at risk for endocrine and metabolic disorders, a new study indicates. Researchers looked at more than 65,000 mother-child pairs from the Danish National Birth Cohort who were followed from [...]
Recovery From Concussions in Young Athletes May Take Longer Than Thought
By Lisa EspositoHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) — New research shows how a concussion can cause damage in a young athlete’s brain that may last longer than thought. In a preliminary study of 12 children with sports-related concussions, the majority experienced immediate decreased blood flow to their brains. Nearly two-thirds showed persistent, significant differences compared [...]
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