Vaccines

Medically reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD on

Vaccines are substances that protect from various illnesses, with a majority of them being given during childhood. How do vaccines work exactly? What are their key benefits? Here's what all parents need to know.

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Vaccines

Baby Vaccine Scheduler To Keep Track of Your Child's Immunization

Newborn and infants are among the immunocompromised population. This means that compared to others, they are more vulnerable to infections that might lead to death or long-term complications. The good news is, many diseases, such as hepatitis B, pneumonia, and measles, are vaccine-preventable. In general, the child receives majority of these vaccines within their first […]

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