Archive for the ‘Immunizations’ Category
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Attenuated Vaccine
Monday, June 6th, 2011
Before we go into the details of attenuated vaccine, let us have a look at its history. Long ago, there was a very lethal disease called the small pox plaguing people around the world. Ancient Chinese doctors found a method called ‘variolation’, where in they infected a healthy person with minute scab powder from infected [...]
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Sore Leg after Shots
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Immunizing babies and toddlers is a painful business. You may find yourself wincing at the sight of a needle pricking your baby’s chubby little thighs. A scream follows and your heart aches to see your baby in agony. However, experienced parents know that the pain does not end here. Your baby will be cranky and [...]