Pediatrician able to help explain the importance of vaccinations to children

Taking your child to their annual check-up and updating their back-to-school vaccinations can be overwhelming and stressful for both you and your child. Candice Dye, M.D., pediatrician at the University of Alabama can discuss how to best prepare for your child’s upcoming appointments, including:

• How to explain to children why they need vaccinations
• How to explain to children why shots hurt
• How to explain to children the importance of annual check-ups
• Helping children overcome their fear of shots

Dye is available for phone or live/taped interviews. The UAB News Studio is available for live or recorded HD video interviews with UAB experts worldwide through LTN Global Networks. The studio is equipped with an ISDN line for digital radio interviews.