Parents PACK Newsletter Archive
Feature Article — Pneumococcal Vaccines for Kids (Part 1): The Latest News
Find info about pneumococcal vaccine, the disease it prevents, and recent updates that have led to revised vaccine recommendations.
Dr. Handy’s Corner — Antibiotics: How They Work and When to Use Them
In this video, Dr. Handy’s talks about when to use antibiotics, how they work, and what side effects may occur.
Vaccine News & Notes — June 2023
Find info on how to prepare for vaccine visits. Check out a new comic book series about vaccines for 9- to 12-year-olds, and see new tools for evaluating online content from the News Literacy Project.
Feature Article — COVID-19 Vaccine: What’s in the Vial?
Find out what ingredients are in COVID-19 vaccines and why. Article includes an infographic summary.
Vaccine News & Notes — May 2023
Find an essay contest reminder, updated info on vaccines for infants, and another place to hear from Dr. Offit.
Dr. Handy’s Corner — Treating a Fever: What to Consider
Dr. Handy talks about why and when a fever becomes a concern, when to treat a fever, and what to consider when fevers are caused by something other than an infection.
Feature Article: 3 Practical Matters Regarding COVID-19 in May 2023
Find out about 3 practical matters to consider as the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end.
Vaccine News & Notes — April 2023
Get details about the Hilleman essay contest for students in grades 6 through 12, and review the science on two "controversies" surrounding COVID-19: masks and lab leak.
Feature Article: How Many Trivia Questions About Vaccine Ingredients Can You Answer?
Have fun with this trivia related to vaccines and their ingredients.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Let’s Talk about Group A Strep
Find out about a recent CDC report related to group A strep and view info about the disease and the report from Dr. Handy.