Parents in Beijing have many health questions, but one of the hottest topics is vaccinations. There are quite a few internationally standard vaccines, but there are also some Beijing-specific vaccines. …
Vaccines
Rabies in China: Is Your Family Vaccinated?
Having a pet can be a wonderful experience for kids and families. I loved growing up with a series of cats and dogs, and my older brother also had an …
Should Doctors Fire Parents Who Refuse Vaccines For Their Children?
Last October I had a fantastic week in Boston for the annual convention of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and I still vividly remember the excitement and energy of these …
Flu Vaccine Is Available: Who Needs It?
It’s that time of year again: flu shot season! Yes, your offices and schools are filled with plans for “flu shot days”. I’m sure you’re debating right now whether or …
Vaccines Review: Few Major Side Effects — And No Autism
A hot news story right now is from California, where students are being forced to get the pertussis booster vaccine or they won’t be allowed in school. This new law …
Famous Article Linking MMR Vaccine to Autism an “Elaborate Fraud”
Readers may remember a couple posts I wrote last year discussing the British Medical Journal’s retraction of the famous 1990′s study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. Last May, …
Who Needs The Flu Vaccine? New Study Adds A Twist…
It’s that time of year again: flu shots are here. We all are a bit shell-shocked after last year’s H1N1 pandemic madness, and many communities were divided on the pros …
Does Your Child Need The Extra Measles Vaccine?
We’ve been getting a lot of calls from concerned parents regarding the local campaign to vaccinate all schoolkids with measles vaccines. As far as I understand, this is voluntary for …
MMR Vaccine & Autism: Famous Study Now Retracted
Many parents have been concerned about the alleged links between the MMR vaccine and a possible link to autism. As I’ve mentioned before, all medical societies continue to state that …
Remember The Headline "4 Die From H1N1 Vaccine"? How About the Follow-up?
I’m sure most China expats and locals remember — and often quote — last month’s “news” that four Chinese people had died after getting the H1N1 vaccine. I felt that …
H1N1: You Want Data? You Got it
By now, everyone in Beijing is either: 1. recovered from having H1N1; 2. tired of hearing about H1N1; or 3. recovered and tired of hearing about it. But one common …
Tylenol & Vaccines: Maybe Not A Good Combo?
There’s a very provocative new study in Lancet which may change my clinical practice. As parents know, vaccines are not a fun time for their children, and many doctors recommend …