Even After Vaccine, Immunocompromised Need to Stay Cautious
People with conditions that weaken their immune systems should get vaccinated, but it might not be as effective.
Immune Health, Vaccines
Category: Your Care
Understand the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
When facing a serious illness, you can receive extra support.
Hospice Care, Palliative Care
What to Do When a Pet Bites You
Infections from animal bites are very common but require treatment.
Infectious Diseases, Vaccines
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccine and Adolescents
A pediatrician answers common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and teens.
Adolescents, Vaccines
When Can Young Children Get Vaccinated?
Here’s what we know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids younger than 12.
Children's Health, Vaccines
4 Things You Get from COVID-19 Vaccination
With the shot, you can resume activities that you enjoyed prior to the pandemic.
Coronavirus, Vaccines
4 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome a Fear of Shots
A momentary stick can keep your child healthy.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines
What Parents Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
A pediatrician explains what teens can expect now that the shot is available to them.
Adolescents, Vaccines
The Race to Achieve Community Immunity
It is possible only with accelerated COVID-19 vaccination rates, but the variants could be an obstacle.
Vaccines
What You Need to Know About the Johnson & Johnson Pause
While officials investigate extremely rare blood clots, other vaccines remain available.
Vaccines
Can You Visit with Others if You’ve Been Vaccinated?
Here’s what’s safe (and what’s not) after you’re fully vaccinated.
Vaccines
The Tale of mRNA
The vaccines were built on a decade of mRNA vaccine research.
Clinical Trials, Vaccines