What to Do When a Pet Bites You
Infections from animal bites are very common but require treatment.
Infectious Diseases, Vaccines
Category: Your Care
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
What’s the Best COVID-19 Vaccine?
The vaccines are more alike than different, and the best vaccine is the one you can get—really.
Vaccines
Vaccines for Adults: Here Are the Ones You Need
Staying on track with recommended vaccines is important for your long-term health.
Infectious Diseases, Vaccines