Kids' Health and Wellness

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Why are Vaccines Important?

Vaccination helps protect vulnerable individuals in families and communities who may face serious complications from illness.

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Are Vaccines Safe for Children?

Before vaccines, kids missed school for weeks, and parents lost work caring for sick children. Thanks to vaccination, these illnesses are now rare — but they can return if we stop protecting our kids.

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What is a Vaccine?

Vaccines are like practice runs for the immune system—teaching the body to fight germs before they can cause serious disease.

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Cold Medicine and Respiratory Infections

Cold medicines aren’t recommended for young children because they’re not effective and can cause side effects, but remedies like honey, humidity, and comfort care can provide relief.

A System of Pediatric Care

As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.