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Since 1991, when hepatitis B vaccination was initially recommended for newborns, the infection rates among children and young adults have decreased by almost 99%.
Dr. Sallie Permar explains why the hepatitis B vaccine is vital for newborns: it offers lifelong protection against a serious, potentially life-threatening infection and helps prevent chronic liver disease and liver cancer. All newborns are strongly recommended to receive their first dose immediately after birth.
This month’s Epilepsy Explained focuses on childhood absence epilepsy. Dr. Zachary Grinspan, Director of Pediatric Epilepsy Research at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, answers questions about childhood absence epilepsy including what to look for, how it’s diagnosed, and what the long-term prognosis is for children with absence epilepsy. Listen here!
Dr. Asim Mohammad Shahid discusses seizures and epilepsy that can impact children. He goes over febrile seizures, their causes, and addresses the misconceptions surrounding its occurrence related to vaccinations. He provides an overview of the common types of seizures that parents may see their child experience and how to best manage the frightening experience. He also emphasizes the importance of timely medical intervention when epilepsy occurs.
