‘Healthcare’ Archives
Rotarix Rotavirus Vaccine Contaminated (News From CNN)
Read this shocking news and I think is good to share with all parents, about rotavirus vaccine. The Rotarix Rotavirus vaccine by GlaxoSmithKline (approved by the FDA in 2008) is said to be contaminated with material from a pig virus. But good news is there is no evidence at [Read More]
Rotavirus Vaccination
Again this is another optional vaccination for babies in Malaysia. A Rotavirus vaccine protects children from Rotaviruses, which are the leading cause of severe diarrhoea and vomiting among infants and young children and often lead to dehydration and can be fatal. The [Read More]
Seasonal Flu Vaccination
This is again just something to share, on my personal experience. I bring JQ for seasonal flu vaccination upon his first pediatrician’s recommendation because she considers JQ among the high risk group as he has been admitted to hospital twice due to minor bronchiolitis [Read More]
New Chicken Pox Booster Jab
Just figure out that there is a new Chicken Pox booster introduced lately, which is suppose to be taken a month after the MMR booster @ age 4-5. You might want to check it out too. I did double checked with JY & JQ’s pediatrician, and she told me yes, she’s starting [Read More]
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Booster
Just to share some information on immunization for kids in Malaysia. The chart shows the recommended schedule of immunization that we usually get from the pediatricians in Malaysia. Age Immunization Birth BCG + 1st Hepatitis B 1 month 2nd Hepatitis B 2-3 months 1st Triple + [Read More]
