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Childhood Vaccine Basics
6 Common Vaccination Myths
The Importance of Vaccines
Every Super Mom wants to pass the gift of super-human strength against sickness down to her children. Learn why getting your kids' vaccines in check is your best bet.
Are Immunizations Safe?
Worried about your child's vaccines? Read on for answers to your most pressing questions about vaccination safety.
Vaccination Worries
Wondering whether immunizations are safe or how they can protect your little one? Heidi Murkoff, author of What To Expect When You're Expecting, gives the rundown when it comes to vaccinating your sweetie.
8 Ways to Make Your Child's Vaccination Visit Less Stressful
Dread taking your darling to the doctors for his vaccines almost as much as he hates getting shots? Read these tips to make the experience less stressful for all parties involved.
What Shots to Get and When
Here's a look at the vaccines your child needs — and why the timing of vaccinations is so important.
The Big Impact of Vaccines on Children's Health
Vaccines do work! This chart shows how successful those shots your baby gets really are.
The Good News About Combo Shots
Here are the benefits of getting combo shots for your LO and the ones your baby might have.
Vaccine Side Effects: What Parents Need to Know
From fever to rash, learn to recognize and treat the common side effects of some vaccines.
Reporting Adverse Reactions to Vaccines
If you think your child has a vaccine-related illness or injury, here's what to do.
Vaccinations in Special Circumstances
Here's what to know about shots for preemies, babies with allergies and sick infants.
5 Things to Know About Infant Vaccines Before Baby Arrives
Here's what you need to know about baby immunizations before your due date.
Whooping Cough Worries
"I just had a baby and I've been reading about the recent whooping cough outbreak. Should I be concerned that he can come down with whooping cough?"
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Types of Childhood Vaccines
The MMR Vaccine
Your child will need two doses, at 12 to 15 months and 4 to 6 years of age. Here's why it's so crucial.
The DTaP Vaccine
Children should get three doses of this vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age, followed by a booster between 15 and 18 months, and another at 4 to 6 years old.
The Flu Shot
Children should get the flu shot every season starting at 6 months old.
The Hib Vaccine
This vaccine protects against Hib disease, once a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in very young children.
The Hepatitis A Vaccine
Babies should get their first dose at 12-23 months of age and a booster shot at least six months later.
The Hepatitis B Vaccine
Your baby will get a series of at least three doses of this vaccine, beginning at birth and ending at 6 months old (24 weeks) or later.
The Polio Vaccine
To protect your baby against the debilitating disease of polio, you'll need to immunize him or her with four doses at 2, 4 and 6 to 18 months, and at 4 to 6 years old.
The PCV13 Vaccine
Your baby should get three doses of this vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months, and a booster between 12 and 15 months of age.
The Varicella Vaccine
To prevent chicken pox, your little one should get two doses of the varicella vaccine at 12 to 15 months and 4 to 6 years of age.
The Rotavirus Vaccine
Your baby will get two or three oral doses of this vaccine, depending on the brand your doctor uses, at 2, 4 and potentially 6 months of age.
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Moms' Stories
11 Pre-Delivery Decisions
Before you head into the delivery room, know where you stand on these decisions.
16 Crucial Questions
The questions every woman should ask her OB-GYN during pregnancy.
Never Miss Another Vaccine
Scheduling is stressful! See 5 simple tips to stay on track with baby's vaccination schedule.
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8 Vaccine Myths & Realities
Worried about vaccinating your child? Here are some of the most common concerns.
Sickle Cell Anemia
Get all the information you need about sickle cell anemia in babies here at WhatToExpect.com
Protect Your Baby From Whooping Cough
Worried about the rising number of cases of this respiratory illness? Just follow these simple steps to keep your little one healthy.
The Flu in Children
Find out what you need to know to fend off the flu in your child, how to get the right medical care and how to help your baby or toddler recover.
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