Category: Immunization Issues

As a pediatrician of 35 years and a public health leader, I understand that parents only want the best for their children, and that many are questioning whether they should get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 when the vaccines become Read More …

Vaccines are made up of dead or weakened disease organisms (bacteria or viruses). When living disease germs enter a person’s body, it fights infection by producing antibodies which attack and kill these invading germs. In a similar fashion, vaccines stimulate Read More …

Vaccines have proven to be extremely effective in controlling and even eradicating some major infectious diseases. Indeed, smallpox – a severe and often fatal disease which used to be common among children and adults – has been entirely wiped out Read More …

The MMR vaccine protects against 3 potentially dangerous viral infections: Measles, Mumps and Rubella. I want to focus on the diseases that this vaccine prevents because in North America, we do not see them very often thanks to immunization. However Read More …

In Canada and the USA there is a set of vaccinations that are designed and scheduled based on age, health situation and our geographic location. However, even if you are up to date with the Canadian/USA schedule for immunizations, it does Read More …

Immunization is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your baby’s current and future health. Since immunization was first invented, it has saved hundreds of thousands of children’s lives. This simple procedure involves the use of Read More …

This vaccine represents a tremendous step forward in helping prevent serious and common infections in children. Otherwise known as Streptococcus pneumoniae, the pneumococcus bacteria is the most common cause of bacterial invasive infection in children younger than 2 years of Read More …

Influenza infection rates are higher in younger children, and even healthy kids can end up quite sick as a result of the flu. Unfortunately there is no specific cure or medicine for the Flu. so the best approach is prevention Read More …

Below is a generalized immunization schedule according to current American health guidelines(CDC). Vaccination may be delayed if your child is sick with anything other than a mild cold, or if his or her immune system is weakened by immune-suppressing medications. Read More …

Below is a generalized immunization schedule according to Canadian health guidelines. Vaccination may be delayed if your child is sick with anything other than a mild cold, or if his or her immune system is weakened by immune-suppressing medications. DTaP: Read More …