Everything we've written about Immunization
Oct 15, 09 | Posted by: Michelle Linsmeier, M.D.
Another (great) talk about the H1N1 vaccine
My husband, a NPR (National Public Radio) junkie, heard a discussion regarding the H1N1 vaccine today. I read and listened to the broadcast on the NPR website tonight. I think it is a great review and question/answer summary about the vaccine. It is very consistent with the message from Bayshore Pediatrics; it’s nice to hear it again from an outside source. Below is the link to the site:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113746160&ps=cprs
Continue to check the website and blog for information about distribution of the vaccine. Hopefully, we will have it available to everyone soon.
With a little luck (and good hand washing), we’ll get through this winter without too much illness.
Aug 25, 09 | Posted by: Bayshore Pediatrics
Announcing Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics
Once again, Bayshore Pediatrics is offering the seasonal influenza vaccine (this is not the same as the H1N1 flu vaccine) to all patients. Bayshore Pediatrics has strongly encouraged all children 6 months and older to receive an annual influenza vaccine for the past 7 years (long before the CDC recommendations). The seasonal flu vaccine provides protection to children during a time when illness is often on the rise. We will begin influenza vaccination clinics starting as early as September 1st for nasal influenza vaccine and September 15th for injectable influenza vaccine. More »
Jul 31, 09 | Posted by: Michelle Linsmeier, M.D.
What about the H1N1 Vaccine?
Will there be a vaccine to prevent H1N1 (swine) flu? Will it be safe? When can we come in to get it for our kids? These are frequent questions at the office over the last few weeks. Thankfully, the volume of sick kids has significantly decreased over the last few weeks (sigh of relief!). The experts at the CDC have told us to expect a decline in influenza this summer – I’m definitely enjoying that now!
But what about the fall? Almost everyday, there is an article in the paper or on CNN.com about a presumed resurgence for this fall. How can we protect our kids, and still allow them to live their lives? (None of us are recommending hiding in the basement all winter!) I think that the greatest hope is that a vaccine can be produced to protect us this winter. More »
Jul 21, 09 | Posted by: Bayshore Pediatrics
Immunization records – something new
If you are like most parents, you don’t necessarily keep a copy of your childs immunization records for those many requests from schools. Bayshore Pediatrics would like to share a new way to access your childs immunization record directly from home. The Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) is a statewide secure computerized record of your childs immunizations. Immunizations provided at Bayshore Pediatrics, public health departments, or many other clinics around the state of Wisconsin are reported to the Wisconsin Immunization Registry on a routine basis. Parents and guardians are now able to access these records from home. More »
Feb 13, 09 | Posted by: Michelle Linsmeier, M.D.
MMR does not cause Autism!
At Last! Drs. Paley, Bencik, Melbye and I have been saying it for years! There is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. And finally, the terrible study which came out just over 10 years ago that put undo fear into the hearts of parents worldwide has finally been proven to be what we have known for a long time – worthless!
What am I referring to? More »
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