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The Flu and School Absenteeism

March 6, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

If it’s fall, it’s influenza season-and that means flu shots. A recent report from the Arkansas Department of Health documented... View Article

March 6, 2018 by: Daniel McGee, MD

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges a yearly flu vaccination for adults and children as young as... View Article

February 26, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The Question: Does influenza vaccination during pregnancy affect the baby’s risk for becoming ill with the flu? The Study: The... View Article

February 26, 2018 by: Pediatrics for Parents staff

The Question: How long does maternal protection against the flu last in newborns? The Study: In this study from South... View Article