Hepatitis A
If you’ve got a toddler heading toward their first birthday, you’ve probably seen “hepatitis A vaccine” on that long list
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Encephalitis
Chances are you’ve never heard of Japanese encephalitis until a trip to Asia landed on your family calendar. That’s normal.
Diphtheria
Diphtheria isn’t a disease most parents have ever seen up close, and that’s honestly a good thing. It used to
Chickenpox
Remember chickenpox? Itchy red spots everywhere, oatmeal baths, a week home from school. It used to be a rite of
Anthrax / Smallpox
If you’ve landed here wondering whether your kid needs an anthrax or smallpox shot at their next checkup, take a
Diseases for Which Vaccination is Available
Anthrax / Smallpox Chickenpox Cholera Diphtheria Encephalitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis B HIB Influenza Lyme Meningococcal Mumps/Measles/Rubella Plague Pneumo 7 Pneumo
Vaccine FAQ
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Vaccines bring up a lot of honest questions, and most parents have wondered about at least
Vaccine Additives
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Every vaccine label lists a handful of extra ingredients beyond the actual germ fragment doing the
Two Main Types of Vaccines
Live, attenuated vaccines Live vaccines are made from live viruses that have been grown under special laboratory conditions so they are
How Do Vaccines Work?
The Immune System Analogies are powerful. A good analogy is useful for illustrating a point. But sometimes people overextend or read
Vaccines and Immunizations
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Vaccinations during those early years are one of the most reliable ways to protect your baby
Car Seat Buying Guide
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Car Seat Buying Guide An infant is generally considered a baby from birth through their first
Car Safety – Infants
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Car Safety for Infants Your baby needs to ride in a properly installed car seat every
Bathing Your Baby
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Bathing Your Baby Washing a brand new baby can feel like handling something breakable. Newborns really
Attachment Parenting and Safe Sleep
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Why closeness matters in the early months Attachment parenting has been around for decades, and it’s
United States Midwives FAQ
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Types of Midwives in the United States, A Parent’s Guide If you’re considering a midwife for
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section, usually just called a C-section, lets your doctor deliver your baby safely and quickly when a vaginal
Ectopic Pregnancy
A quick note before you dive in This page explains what an ectopic pregnancy is and what the warning signs
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
A quick note before you dive in The numbers below come from current pediatric and lactation guidance, not a one
Ultimate Breastfeeding Guide
Ultimate Breastfeeding Guide Nobody hands you an instruction manual when you leave the hospital. You just kind of figure it
Additional Resources
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