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Hello Tracker Gang, Can you believe it’s time to head back to school?! Before the backpacks are packed and the school bells ring, it’s a pawsome time to make sure your kids are up to date on their recommended vaccines! Vaccines help protect children from serious diseases and help keep schools and communities healthy. September is a great time to check your child’s immunization record and talk with their healthcare provider about any vaccines they may be due for. Here’s Tracke

Hello Tracker Gang, It’s time for some more vaccine history, Trackers! Did you know that chicken pox came to America in the 15th century when the European explorers landed here. That was 600 years ago! But in the last 30 years the cases of chickenpox have decreased 97% among children. Can you guess what caused this pawsome development? You guessed it, Vaccines!  The chicken pox vaccine was first approved in Japan and Korea in 1988, but in 1995 it was finally approved in th

Hello Tracker Gang! I love learning about different countries, especially about all the different animals and plants. For example, baby pandas in China are so cute, and kangaroos in Australia might look cute, but they sure can kick! Animals in different parts of the world are very different, but did you know that certain living things you can’t see are also different? The viruses and bacteria in other countries can be very different from the ones here in America, and for

Hey there Tracker Gang! Have you ever wondered why it is so much easier for young kids to learn a new language? It’s because their brains are better at picking up information because everything is so new to them. That’s why the language you learn first is so easy for you, you don’t even have to think about it. But learning a language gets a lot harder when you are older.  It can be the same way with vaccines. The HPV vaccine is a rockstar when it comes to helping prevent

Hello Tracker Gang! I love being in the car, but there are so many rules on the road that I had no idea about. It must have taken a really long time for all those people to learn all of the complicated stuff about driving a car, but I am really glad they did. It is so important that everyone learns the rules on the road so that you can protect yourself and others! Believe it or not, it’s the same with vaccinations! Some people can’t get vaccinated because their bodies r

Hello Tracker Gang! Today I gave my friend some of my favorite lunch and she said she didn’t like it! It is so interesting how everyone has different tastes for food. I love eating peanut butter, but my friend hates it. The different reactions people have to foods is similar to the different reactions people have to vaccines.  Most vaccines have common mild side effects such as headaches or mild fevers. But not everyone will experience the same symptoms. That is why it

Hey there Tracker Gang! The human body is so crazy, because it can do so many things all at once. It has the help of many organs, such as the heart and lungs, working together to keep you alive. One organ I learned about today is the liver. The liver is such a cool organ because it does so many different things! It breaks down foods, purifies certain substances and stores energy to use later! The liver is a super important organ and therefore it is very important that peop

Hello Tracker Gang! I love learning about history! It is always fun to see how much things have changed over time. Can you believe that the first vaccine was given over 200 years ago? They didn’t even have cars back then! How would the dogs stick their heads out of the window? Dr. Edward Jenner created the very first vaccine, and he gave his little son 8-year old James Phillip immunity from smallpox. For many years after that was the only vaccine that was used around the w

Hello Tracker Gang! I had such a wonderful time this winter break with all of my family! We drank hot chocolate, opened presents, and watched the best movies. My favorite Holiday movie is The Grinch because of the cute dog.  Santa even stopped by and gave me some awesome chew toys. These ones are extra durable because I chewed through the last one too quickly--oops.  My favorite part of the holidays though is spending time with my grandparents. They give the best snuggl

Hello, Tracker Gang! I just got back from the best summer vacation ever! I went on adventures with my family, played in the sprinkler,...

I love running around the dog park chasing balls and playing with all my pup pals. But staying safe at the park takes teamwork. If only...

Happy Spring Break season, Tracker Gang! I hope you all are ready for a nice and relaxing spring break wherever you go. Before you go,...