Delaware Modern Pediatrics Blog

The Affordable Care Act is almost here.

“ObamaCare” is coming! Starting October 1st 2013, you can register at the “health insurance marketplace.”  (Register at www.healthcare.gov or 1-800-318-2596.)


Vaccination reduces illness. Again.

We’ve known for more than half a century that childhood vaccines dramatically reduce illness.  The proof keeps coming!


Egg Allergy and Vaccines

There are three vaccines that are manufactured using chicken eggs:  MMR, influenza, and yellow fever vaccine.  If your child has a history of allergic reactions to eggs, you might be concerned about reactions to these vaccines.  But for most children, they are perfectly safe.