Patient resources
VIS—Dengue Vaccine
Category:: immunizations
Dengue is caused by one of four viruses spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
VIS—COVID-19 Vaccine
Category:: immunizations
Vaccine Information Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine (October 19, 2023).
VIS-Rotavirus Vaccine
Category:: immunizations
Rotavirus commonly causes severe, watery diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children. Vomiting and fever are also common in babies with rotavirus.
Protect Yourself and Help Protect Your Baby: Information for New Moms on the Tdap Vaccine
Category:: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Congratulations on your new baby! Your baby is the greatest gift you will ever receive. One of your biggest jobs as a parent is to keep your child safe and healthy. One way do this is to make sure your children get all the immunizations they need to protect them from different diseases. But did […]
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) Vaccine (VIS)
Category:: immunizations
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria. It usually affects children under 5 years old. It can also affect adults with certain medical conditions.
Hepatitis A Vaccine (VIS)
Category:: immunizations
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of people with hepatitis A.
DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Vaccine (VIS)
Category:: immunizations
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and pertussis are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.
Your Child’s Growth: Developmental Milestones
Category:: growth_and_development
Watching a young child grow is a wonderful and unique experience for a parent. Learning to sit up, walk, and talk are some of the major developmental milestones your child will achieve.
Your Child’s Eyes
Category:: growth_and_development
Eye exams by your child’s doctor are an important way to identify problems with your child’s vision. Problems that are found early have a better chance of being treated successfully. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about your child’s vision, including signs of vision
Your Baby’s First Steps
Category:: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help prepare you for your baby’s first steps.
Young Children Learn A Lot When They Play
Category:: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
When young children play with children close to their own age, they learn: how to cooperate, when to lead and when to follow, and how to solve problems. Read more about the importance of play for children.
When a Baby’s Head Is Misshapen: Positional Skull Deformities
Category:: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Many parents wonder if the shape of their newborn’s head is normal. Maybe it seems a bit flat in the back or uneven on one side. Most of these slight imperfections happen when infants spend too much time in one position such as in a crib, a car safety seat, or an infant carrier. The […]
Start Reading to Your Child Early
Category:: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
A baby can enjoy books by 6 months of age! Here are things you can do with your child at different ages to help your child learn to love words and books.
Right From the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children
Category:: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
As a parent, you are interested in your child’s health. Your role is to provide healthy food in appropriate portions, and your child’s role is to decide how much to eat. That is why it is important to understand how to provide healthy choices for your child.
How Do Infants Learn?
Category:: newborns_infants_and_toddlers