In Michigan and across the United States programs are in place to help all parents afford vaccines for their children. The Vaccines for Children (or VFC) program allows qualified families to get free vaccinations for their children at participating health care...
A mild illness is usually not a reason to delay vaccinations. Your doctor can help you decide which vaccines your child can still receive safely. It’s tempting to cancel or reschedule a doctor’s appointment for vaccines when your child has the sniffles, an upset...
Like any medicine, vaccines can have side effects. Most are minor (for example, a sore arm or mild fever) and go away within a few days. Remember, vaccines are continually monitored for safety and are one of the safest medications available today, as they are given to...
There are things that you can do before, during and after vaccine visits to make them easier and less stressful. Before the visit Come prepared! Take these steps before your child gets a shot to help make the immunization visit less stressful on you both. Read any...
