In recent weeks, pediatricians from Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) have seen an increase in cases of pertussis (whooping cough), a very contagious and potentially deadly illness, especially for newborns and others at high risk. For example, the pediatricians from the ACHP New Philadelphia office had 14 confirmed cases over a several week period this […]
Vaccines Your Teen May Need Before Starting College
Spring is an especially busy time for high school seniors. There’s prom, graduation, a summer of celebrations and, for many, a lot of preparations for college. As you help your teen transition from high school to college, make sure he’s up to date with his vaccines. More teens today are being exposed to those […]