What do I say to well-meaning people trying to dissuade me from the flu shot? [more inside]
posted by Go Banana on Oct 28, 2009 - 57 answers

Is it really worth getting the H1N1 flu shot? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu on Oct 25, 2009 - 21 answers

Where can I find non-biased information relating to the safety of vaccinations for children? [more inside]
posted by burhan on Sep 9, 2009 - 39 answers

I am on the board of my son's nursery school. I found out today that on Wednesday we are being asked to vote on whether or not to allow a child to attend who has only been partially vaccinated due to religious reasons. I need some information to back up my vote. Please read on. [more inside]
posted by missuswayne on Sep 6, 2009 - 48 answers

[HIPAA filter]: When dropping off our child at daycare (a small, home daycare), my spouse - a pediatrician - ran into a patient who is not vaccinated. I know you're not a lawyer; I know you're not our lawyer - what are our options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2009 - 22 answers

Urgent Rabies Vaccination: I'm worrying (nay, freaking out) about whether I should get a rabies vaccination. The course of the rabies vaccination is 21 days. I made the monumental error of youtubing rabies, and now I am freaking out. [more inside]
posted by ashaw on Mar 11, 2009 - 11 answers

Why does smallpox vaccine need to be given via the percutaneous route?
posted by feathermeat on Feb 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella: is it possible to get these vaccines in three separate shots instead of one (MMR)? [more inside]
posted by mattbucher on Feb 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Our dog just had an anaphylactic shock reaction to vaccination. Should we cancel our travel plans? [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline on Jun 16, 2008 - 19 answers

When is it safe for my puppy to explore the world outside of our house and yard? [more inside]
posted by hazel on May 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Is the third shot of a 3-shot Hepatitis B vaccination critical? And who should pay for it? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey on Feb 29, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there a doctor in Los Angeles that will give me, a male, an HPV vaccination? [more inside]
posted by DarwinianDan on Feb 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Is it worthwhile for me to have the Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Oct 29, 2007 - 13 answers

Are travel vaccinations covered by Kaiser in Southern California? [more inside]
posted by mr_roboto on Jun 4, 2007 - 7 answers

Flu shot arm ache: Any way to make it go away? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Nov 17, 2006 - 10 answers

How much is it going to cost to get a new puppy completely vaccinated? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Sep 20, 2006 - 14 answers

Why shouldn't I vaccinate my two-month old? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2005 - 123 answers

I was given a ton of vaccinations today (IPV, MMR, Tetanus, MGC, HEP A, HEP B, PPD). Any suggestions on how to minimize soreness in the days to come? I've heard that doing push-ups helps "spread" the vaccine and loosen up the muscles. Sounds like bunk to me. Is this true? Any other suggestions on what I can do now to minimize pain in the future?
posted by yangwar on Oct 5, 2004 - 6 answers

Worrisome father-to-be seeks sound research/advice on links between Epidurals and ADD, MMR inoculations and Autism and other various worrisome type new baby things. Good grief! (Pseudo-science need not apply.)
posted by BrodieShadeTree on May 24, 2004 - 18 answers