Oregon has the unfortunate distinction of having the nation’s highest rate of kindergarteners with nonmedical school vaccine exemptions. While the typical exemption rate across the U.S. for the 2011-2012 school...
Personally, I’ve never really given Jenny McCarthy much consideration. To me she represents a pretty face who has done her best to exploit her good looks in order to earn...
People who believe in the benefit of immunizations often try to encourage others to vaccinate. They do so because they are motivated by concern for their family and their community. They understand that widespread...
Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses an inquiry from our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page (now renamed the Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page) that pertains to immunization records. If you have a vaccine related...
In our discussions about vaccines it’s always exciting to hear about scientific advancements that are improving our prospects for preventing illness. From vaccines that can help with addictions, to vaccines to prevent HIV. From vaccines that are delivered...
This guest post has been written by Jessica Orwig of Scientific Technologies Corporation to highlight the importance of Immunization Information Systems When our body is infected with a virus...
This morning, the University of Michigan released its C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. This national poll measures public opinion and perceptions regarding major health care issues...
Although the 2012-2013 influenza season may be behind us, there were several studies released this week that offered some interesting considerations for future flu seasons. First, there was discussion pertaining to the fact...
In his new book, Do You Believe In Magic? The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine, Dr. Paul A. Offit takes a critical look at the field of alternative medicine and separates...
We all have questions and concerns when it comes to immunizations for our children. That’s the premise behind the Vermont Department of Health’s bold new immunization campaign It’s OK...