Author: everychildbytwo


Each Share Gives Another Child a Shot At Life

Whether it’s a phone call from a telemarketer, a child at your doorstep or a letter from the local school, there are always plenty of well-deserving organizations looking for donations in our communities. But...


Immunization Provides the Power to Protect

State health departments, health care professionals, immunization partners across the country and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are all working together this week to  promote National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).  From...


Measles in Wales Today, But Where Tomorrow?

There are now over 750 cases of measles in Wales with 72 cases being reported since Thursday.  Unfortunately, as can be expected with measles, as many as 77 people have been hospitalized since the beginning of...


A Sibling’s Loss Means A Commitment to Protection

Last week people around the country celebrated National Sibling Day by flooding their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts with photos and memories that honored that special family bond we have with our siblings. In the...


How Providers Address Vaccine Hesitant Parents

Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses an inquiry from our Facebook page that pertains to provider policies on vaccine refusal.  If you have a vaccine related question that you would like us to address, please...


Active Interest in Vaccines Leads to Improved Public Health

It’s National Public Health Week and this year’s focus is on ROI –  Return On Investment.  Considering today’s budgetary challenges, it’s imperative that we spend public health funds wisely. ...


Three Rubella Cases Remind Us of Continued Risk

Every day a child is born with birth defects.  While most parents are not able to determine the cause of these defects with much certainty, there are cases in which...


Study Concludes Concern Over “Too Many, Too Soon” is Unfounded

Although over 90% of parents vaccinate their children according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended schedule, some still wonder if the number of vaccines their child receives...


One Shot Means One Big Shout Out for Global Vaccines

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  And when I think of all the images I’ve seen of children suffering from diseases all over the world I know it’s true. One...


Add Immunizations to Your Travel Preparations

Last week I visited my daughter’s school to talk about what it means to be a Shot@Life champion.  After a quick review of the diseases that the Shot@Life campaign is trying to prevent...