How Do Vaccines Work?

How Do Vaccines Work?

Vaccines inject dead or weakened bacteria of a certain infection to create antibodies against it. If a baby was infected by the disease, antibodies will already be there to fight the disease.

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Cigarette Smoke and SIDS

Exposure to cigarette smoke is another risk factor for SIDS. Eliminating this risk is easy, though-- don't smoke while pregnant and don't expose your infant to cigarette smoke. Watch this video to learn about more risk factors.

How to React to a Baby's Head Injury

Check your baby for injuries. If a wound won't stop bleeding or they have misshapen limbs, call 911 immediately. Also call 911 if they are unconscious. Otherwise, closely monitor your baby for 48 hours.

Why is Tummy Time Important?

Babies must sleep on their backs to prevent SIDS. But too much back time may flatten a baby's soft skull and hamper developmental milestones. So let your baby play on its tummy often!

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Proper Ways to Pacify

Do not use the pacifier as a substitute for feeding. Use it after you've exhausted other possibilities, and after feeding when you know your baby isn't hungry. Watch for more information about pacifiers.

Pacifiers and Ear Infections

Pacifiers may increase the risk of middle ear infections, but the risk is low for young babies. Watch for more information about pacifiers.

Cigarette Smoke and SIDS

Exposure to cigarette smoke is another risk factor for SIDS. Eliminating this risk is easy, though-- don't smoke while pregnant and don't expose your infant to cigarette smoke. Watch this video to learn about more risk factors.

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