Flu Vaccine Clinics — Fall 2011

A schedule of public flu vaccine clinics in the Upper Valley, including MVHI-sponsored clinics in Enfield on October 20 and November 3.

CHaD Seasonal Influenza Vaccines in Children Study

Is your child 2 through 8 years of age? Are you planning to have him or her receive this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine? Doctors at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock are conducting a research study to learn more about the effectiveness of two doses of vaccine as a prevention for the flu.

School-Based Flu Vaccination in the Upper Valley: 2009-10

An evaluation of the 2009-2010 school-based influenza vaccination program in the Upper Valley Public Health Region.

Infant Vaccines: Resources for Parents

Immunization is one of the best ways to protect your children from serious diseases. Check out this great collection of articles to get up to speed on infant vaccines.

National Infant Immunization Week Slideshow

Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child

You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations? 1. Immunizations can save [...]

Vaccines: Unprotected Stories

Chickenpox (Varicella) “Everyone said don’t worry—natural immunity is better.” Zoe was 13 months old when her mom, Amy, first noticed the blister on her cheek. “I never imagined that within a few short days, my baby would be in the hospital fighting for her life.” At first, Amy did not think the blister was anything [...]

Free Vaccines for NH Children

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, through its Immunization Program, buys all the recommended vaccines for every child in New Hampshire, regardless of insurance or income. How can NH do this? By combining New Hampshire general funds, federal funds and contributions from health insurance companies that do business in New Hampshire, DHHS [...]

Evaluating Information About Vaccines on the Internet

How do I know if the vaccine information I find on the Internet is accurate? The Internet can be a valuable resource to find health information. However, the quality of health information on the Internet is extremely variable and difficult to assess. General search engines only identify topics and provide the lists of Web sites that [...]

Dartmouth, MVHI Develop Immunization Game

Last summer, Dartmouth’s Mary Flanagan, the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor in Digital Humanities, began collaborating with MVHI on “POX: Save the People,” a game that helps players better understand how vaccines protect the population from the spread of infectious disease.

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