July 29, 2015

July 29, 2015 / Last updated : April 20, 2019 TheVaccineMom Vaccine Q & A

Can a baby’s immune system handle more than one vaccine at a time?

Babies are exposed to numerous bacteria and viruses on a daily basis. Hands and objects enter those little babies’ mouths just about every minute, exposing their immune systems to antigens on a daily basis. Their immune systems are always working to fend off intruders. Immune system cells are constantly hard at work. But it comes to vaccines, there is no […]

July 29, 2015 / Last updated : October 29, 2019 TheVaccineMom Vaccine Q & A

What’s the difference between simultaneous and combination vaccines?

Combination vaccines contain more than one vaccine in a single shot. Studies have shown that all of the vaccines in each combination shot are compatible with each other and stimulate the immune system appropriately to provide protection. Combination vaccines have been used in the United States since the mid-1940’s, with a constantly maintained safety profile. Simultaneous vaccines are two […]