Author: everychildbytwo


10 Things You Need to Know About Vaccines for Children

  We are honoring National Immunization Awareness Month by highlighting the importance of vaccines across the lifespan.   In this guest post, we hear about the importance of protecting...


Pregnant Women Can Protect Babies from Pertussis Before Birth

  Every Child By Two’s “State of the ImmUnion” campaign is honoring National Immunization Awareness Month (#NIAM16) with a Blog Relay highlighting the importance of vaccines across the lifespan....


5 Ways to Keep Your College-Bound Student Healthy

Preparing a kid for college is akin to preparing for their arrival at birth.  There are so many details to think about, choices to consider and preparations to be...


Protecting Your Baby’s Health Starts with Vaccines in Pregnancy

National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.  This week we are focusing on the importance of vaccines during pregnancy.  These vaccines...


Andrew Wakefield Has Never Been, and Never Will Be, Exonerated

Every Child By Two (now Vaccinate Your Family) is pleased to launch another article in our series featuring guest writer Joel A. Harrison, PhD, MPH, a retired epidemiologist who has...


Everything is bigger in Texas — except when it’s not: A Texan reflects on #NIAM

In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (#NIAM16), Every Child By Two’s #StateofTheImmUnion campaign will highlight the importance of vaccines throughout the lifespan.  We are excited to present the first...


Answers to Your Most Common Questions about Adult Vaccines

In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (#NIAM16), we will be discussing the importance of vaccines throughout the lifespan.  This week, our focus is on adult vaccines and the information...


Meningococcal Disease Killed My Child, But a New Vaccine Means it Doesn’t Have to Kill Yours

This guest post was written by Neal Raisman, PhD, to highlight the threat of meningococcal disease in the U.S. as part of Vaccinate Your Family’s “State of the ImmUnion” campaign. My...


One Mother’s Mission to Save Lives And Prevent Meningococcal Disease

After losing her son Evan to meningococcal disease, Lynn Bozof’s life became a mission to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies. She has since co-founded the National Meningitis...


A Physician’s Plea to Those Who Don’t Vaccinate

Throughout July and August, Shot of Prevention is encouraging people to address this question – What value do vaccines have in your life? Today’s guest post, by clinical cardiologist...