Last night, as I sat in the airport waiting for to return home from the CDC’s National Immunization Conference in Atlanta, I caught a glimpse of CDC Director Dr....
The National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) held a special press conference yesterday where expert panelists spoke frankly about the seriousness of influenza and the importance of annual flu...
With school back in full swing, it won’t be long before parents start seeing report cards. While report cards may reflect a child’s performance on class tests and quizzes, grades...
After viewing PBS’ NOVA film Vaccines: Calling the Shots, I began wondering what the film’s impact would be. I’ll admit that the film was very ambitious. It addressed the science...
Another great vaccine documentary is set to air this month. That’s right! Mark your calendars and set your DVRs! Vaccines – Calling the Shots will premiere on PBS NOVA on...
This post was originally shared on the MOMunizations blog in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month. Throughout the month of August immunization advocates have been highlighting the value of vaccines across...
A child’s immunization status is largely determined by their parents. However, as children mature into teens and young adults it’s important that they gain a personal appreciation for the value of...
This month I’ve been consumed with back-to-school preparations. With one child headed to college, two in high school, one in middle school and another in elementary school, our family...
Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses a concern that was raised on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page (now the Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page), which addresses the difficult task parents face in protecting their newborn...
Some may call me a bad mother because I can’t remember if my back labor was with the first or second child, or if my varicose veins sprung up...