Ep 49: The Ultimate Vaccine Guide for Your Kids with Dr. Lori Livingston | The Health Exchange Podcast

Episode 49 of The Health Exchange Podcast breaks down the childhood vaccine schedule with pediatrician Dr. Lori Livingston, who explains what each shot protects against, why the timing matters, and how vaccines prevent not just illness but hospitalizations and long-term complications. Dr. Livingston walks listeners through the early series (hepatitis B, DTaP, polio, Hib, pneumococcal, rotavirus), the important one-year and preteen boosters (MMR, varicella, Tdap, meningococcal, HPV), and respiratory protections parents should watch for each season — including influenza, COVID-19, and the new RSV tools (maternal vaccination and infant monoclonal antibodies). The conversation balances science with real-world examples — from rotavirus wards cleared after vaccine rollout to the resurgence risks of measles and polio — while addressing common parental concerns, myths (especially around HPV and vaccine safety), and practical tips for making shots easier for kids.Sponsored by Sanofi; Sanofi and Regeneron through an unrestricted educational grant.https://www.instagram.com/thehealthexchangepodcast/Follow Our Host:https://www.instagram.com/drjrutland/