Category Archives: vaccines

The DOs and DON’Ts of Preparing Your Child for Shots

—Dear Dr.Mom My son is going to be 5 in May. At his well child visit, he’s going to have to get a bunch of shots. Is there any way I can prepare him for this? I don’t want him to be surprised at the doctor when the needles come out, but I also don’t…

Vaccines and Trying to Bridge the Gap

Seattle Mama Doc, also known as Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson has launched a series of posts this week centering around vaccines and how we as pediatricians can better represent them to parents especially when faced with the fear of vaccines that seems so prevalent today. This amazing series of posts that include responses from over…

It’s Follow-Up Friday!

Thank you to all who commented and shared your opinions and experiences on the vaccine subject. I realize it can be a sensitive issue. I LOVE receiving your comments so if you still feel like you have something to share on this subject, please do! Also, I wanted to share with you a book I…