Author: everychildbytwo


Timely Flu News and Updates on Pediatric Deaths

Over the last two decades, Every Child By Two has worked with partners at the grassroots and national levels to develop initiatives that help educate the public, healthcare workers and...


Vaccines Help In the Fight Against Cancer

Vaccines do more than just boost our immune system against dangerous bacteria, viruses or parasites.  They can also help prevent and treat various types of cancer. In acknowledgement of...


Infant Dies at 38 Days But Her Story Tries to Save Lives

After five years and four miscarriages, Katie and Craig Van Tornhout celebrated the birth of their daughter Callie.   Although she arrived a few weeks early, she was truly their miracle baby.  But their joy quickly turned...


Mother’s Facebook Updates Detail Son’s Tragic Death from Pertussis

Brady was born on November 20, 2011 and weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs., 6 oz.  His parents, Jon and Kathy, thought they were taking every precaution to protect their baby.  They even...


Tragic Story of Pregnancy, Miscarriage and Two Lives Threatened by Flu

Last night I read an article on the CNN Health pages that would haunt me in my sleep.  It was entitled Woman with flu miscarries, battles for her life. A young...


Disease Outbreaks in Your Town and Across the Globe

The next time someone defends their decision not to vaccinate because “these diseases are no longer a threat to us” simply ask them to take a long hard look at this map...


Your Nagging Cough Could Kill Someone’s Baby

I could hear it clearly from across the auditorium.  A distinctive cough in a very small child.  It was painful to my ears and I brought a sinking feeling to...


2014 Flu Activity: Surprising or Not?

After the past few weeks of holiday get-togethers and extended traveling, it’s no surprise that the flu has arrived in the U.S. with a vengeance.  Colorado, like many other states, is reporting an...


Top Immunization Topics of 2013: Shot of Prevention’s Year in Review

As we prepare for the challenges of 2014, we want to thank everyone who has contributed to our success in 2013.  Once again, the past year has been one of tremendous growth.  We’ve seen a record number...


Vaccine Apps for Your Apple or Android

If you were fortunate enough to get a new smartphone or tablet this holiday season, here are a few vaccine related apps to add to your device.           Vaccines on the Go:...