Parents PACK Newsletter Archive
Vaccine News & Notes — December 2023
Find out about Mrs. Carter’s impact on vaccines in the U.S. Check out a study on influenza disease and vaccine in kids. And find out about the Polio Network, a national and international resource for individuals and families affected by polio.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: What Is the Difference Between the Common Cold and “the Flu"?
Find out about different viruses that cause symptoms similar to influenza and what distinguishes these “common colds” from “the flu.”
Feature Article: RRPF – “While We Breathe, We Hope”
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a disease characterized by the growth of noncancerous tumors around the vocal cords caused by HPV infection. Find out more about RRP and the work of the Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation.
Vaccine News & Notes — November 2023
The 2024 Hilleman essay contest for middle and high school students is now open! Check it out today. Also, find a 4-minute video in which Dr. Offit discusses Flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Dr. Handy’s Corner — Treating a Cough: What to Consider
Dr. Handy talks about what causes coughs, how to make children more comfortable when they have a cough, and when to seek medical care.
Feature Article: Born Almost Deaf, Karen Did Not Let Rubella Define Her
Karen was born nearly deaf after her mom contracted rubella during pregnancy. Yet, she considers herself lucky. Read her inspiring story.
Vaccine News & Notes — October 2023
Find out about the 2023 Hilleman Essay Contest winners. Consider the situation with vaccines on college campuses. Get updated info about COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Has My Child Been Sick Since Starting Day Care?
Are your children in day care? School? Have you felt like when they first started, they were always sick? In this short video, Dr. Handy talks about why your perceptions were probably spot on.
Feature Article: RSV and Babies — A Bit of Hope
Preventing RSV in the youngest among us has been difficult, but in 2023 new tools have poised us to change the story.
Vaccine News & Notes — September 2023
With fall around the corner, check out which vaccines you or your family members may need. Also, read an article about vaccine-related developments since 2005, the year in which the greatest vaccinologist in history passed away.