Q&A with Boys Town Pediatricians on Vaccines
Boys Town Pediatrics has created a video series to help parents understand vaccines. Our pediatricians have answered questions like: What is a vaccine and how were they first developed? What are potential side effects from vaccines and are they harmful to children? What is the difference between natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity?
If you still have questions about vaccines after watching these videos, reach out to your pediatrician. We are here to help you keep your child healthy!
Vaccines 101
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Dr. Katie Willcockson, Boys Town Pediatrician, explains how vaccines work in the body and protect us from diseases as well as the relationship between herd immunity and vaccines.
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Pediatrician Katie Willcockson talks about the how vaccines were developed, their impact on public health and how it is decided which vaccines are recommended at what ages.
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Katie Willcockson, Boys Town pediatrician, discusses the different types of vaccines available.
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Dr. Katie Willcockson, Boys Town Pediatrician, talks about concerns both children and parents have regarding vaccines.
Vaccines 102
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Dr. Kelly McCarthy, Boys Town Pediatrician, talks about vaccine safety include the process of approval and how vaccines are monitored after approval.
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Pediatrician Kelly McCarthy discusses the changes in vaccines over time and the effect vaccines have on the public.
Vaccine Misconceptions
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Pediatrician Heather Zimmerman talks about where to find credible information on vaccines, the seriousness of vaccine-preventable illnesses and why children need vaccines.
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Heather Zimmerman, Boys Town Pediatrician, discusses components of vaccines, specifically aluminum and mercury.
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Heather Zimmerman, Boys Town Pediatrician, discusses components of vaccines, specifically aluminum and mercury.
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Heather Zimmerman, Boys Town Pediatrician, discusses components of vaccines, specifically aluminum and mercury.
About the Measles
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Pediatrician Heidi Johnson explains the symptoms of the measles and who is at risk for more severe symptoms as well as why contracting the measles does not boost your immunity and may cause other health complications.
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Heidi Johnson, Boys Town Pediatrician, explains why the measles virus is so contagious and how to protect your family from the virus.
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Dr. Heidi Johnson discusses how to tell if your child has the measles (what symptoms to look for), what to do if you think your child has the measles and how a patient with measles is treated.
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Pediatrician Heidi Johnson talks about the 2025 measles outbreak and how to protect your child during a measles outbreak.
If you have questions about your child’s health, Boys Town Pediatrics encourages you to talk to your doc! Call 531-355-1234 to make an appointment with a Boys Town Pediatrician.
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