When I think of infant immunizations, I think back to the early days of my career (late 1980s and early 1990s) when I took care of many sick babies. These…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPApril 26, 2022
It’s that time of year again: back-to-school season. If you have school-aged children, you’re likely buying school supplies, wrangling your kids back into a normal routine, scheduling school physicals, and…
Sarah BishopAugust 2, 2021
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many of us have avoided leaving our homes to do anything that seems non-essential. For this reason, many children are now behind on their…
Dr. Lynn CollinsJuly 1, 2021
In an earlier post about the COVID-19 vaccines, I talked about the importance of getting vaccinated and the health measures you should take until you can receive your vaccination. Now…
Dr. Reetika KumarJune 25, 2021
In episode three of IBX: The Cover Story, I talk about COVID-19 variants and vaccines with my guests Dr. Reetika Kumar, Vice President of Strategic Clinical Solutions, Market Medical Executive…
Peter S. PanageasMay 3, 2021
Staying up to date on your vaccinations is one of the most important things you can do to take care of your health. There’s a lot of focus on the…
Aidan BrownApril 7, 2021
Independence Blue Cross Medical Director, Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP, weighs in on the newly authorized COVID-19 vaccine, the importance of getting vaccinated when it’s your turn, and how important it…
Dr. Reetika KumarFebruary 8, 2021
While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season are already underway. This year, the flu vaccine is especially important…
Dr. Ellen RiccobeneSeptember 23, 2020
As parents, we want to protect our children. It’s what we do. And out of all the ways to keep them safe and healthy, few are as easy as making…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPJuly 31, 2019
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