Are Vaccines Safe for Children?
There is a lot of discussion in the press about the safety of vaccines in children, says Kellen Glinder, M.D., a pediatrician at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. And the question often comes up in his...
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Do you feel uncertain about giving your children medicine? According to Kellen Glinder, M.D., a Palo Alto Medical Foundation pediatrician at PAMF’s Palo Alto Center, one of the most common questions he...
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The HPV Vaccine – Why Your Preteen Should Get It
Did you know that there is a vaccine against certain types of cancers? It’s called the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States and...
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Why Childhood Immunizations Are Necessary
Small pox, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella all are potential life-threatening diseases that have been almost eliminated from our society during our lifetimes. The reason? The...
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Antibiotics: Yes or No?
Parents may often perceive antibiotics as a cure-all for every illness. But although antibiotics are a powerful tool for fighting bacterial infections, there are downsides to using them. Overuse and...
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Four Tips for Giving a Child Medicine
Giving medicine to a child can sometimes be stressful for parents — and children. It is important to give the correct medication and dose, at the right time and in the right way. Gretchen Berry, R.N.,...
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Vaccinations: Why Children Need Them
With so much media attention on vaccinations, parents often wonder if they should have their children vaccinated. “Although this may seem a personal choice, it’s important to know that vaccinations...
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Medication Tips for Your Child
Nina Rezai, M.D., a pediatrician at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, answers these questions parents ask her frequently about medication safety and how best to help children when they get sick. How...
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