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You are welcome! I got lots of great questions. People can send me a DM with any additional questions that come up.

Hi Sean. Thanks for the question. I like that you are planning ahead, and I'm glad to hear everyone is up to date on their recommended immunizations. Everyone in your family should definitely get a...

I would talk to your pediatrician to see whether your daughter needs the PPSV23 vaccine, given her lung issues. A flu vaccine is recommended for all children, especially if they have asthma or a...

Great question. It is very important for all children to receive the all of the recommended vaccines on schedule, including the flu vaccine. Cherubs may be eligible for the RSV vaccine (Synagis)...

Excellent question. There are 2 different vaccines referred to as "pneumonia" vaccines-- PCV13 (Prevnar) and PPSV23 (Pneumovax). Both are designed to prevent not only pneumonia, but also invasive...

Here is a link to the CDC's recommended vaccines for adults. Figure 2 "Recommended vaccinations indicated for adults based on medical and other indications" has a column for "Chronic Lung Disease",...

Good question. Especially for children who are exposed to blood products, and even those who aren't, Hepatitis B vaccine is definitely recommended. Hep B is a 3-dose series that can be started as...

Hi,
The HPV vaccine is recommended for females from ages 11-26, so your daughter is in that age range. Gardasil is also indicated for males up to age 21.

Hi there,
I would do as your surgeon recommended. In general, we recommend getting vaccines done per the recommended schedule. Many vaccines have a range of ages during which they may be given. ...

Excellent question. Getting RSV vaccines covered by insurance can be difficult, especially as the children get older. The vaccine is extremely expensive, and has to be given monthly during the RSV...

Hi Dawn,
Actually albuterol is a bronchodilator, not a steroid, and it is fine to give immunizations with albuterol. Also, for children on inhaled steroids like Pulmicort, Flovent, etc, it is...

Great question. In general, if your child is on a SHORT duration steroid treatment (2 weeks or less), then it is perfectly fine to receive Varicella and MMR (both live) vaccines. If your child is...

Hi,
D=Diphtheria (a type of throat infection)
P=Pertussis (whooping cough)
(aP=acellular pertussis)
T=Tetanus (lockjaw)

Thanks for the first question! All 3 vaccines contain protect against...

Glad to be here! If anyone has questions or comments, fire away. If I don't know the answer, I will try to find the answer for you!

Disclaimer: I cannot give specific medical advice to your child. Please consult with your child’s health care provider for information on your child’s health.

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