Author: everychildbytwo


Immunization Legislation May Impact Foster Care in Arizona

The following is a guest post from Debbie McCune Davis, based on her personal experience as the Executive Director of The Arizona Partnership for Immunization and an Arizona State Representative from District...


Shot@Life Champions Make An Impact on Capitol Hill

Today’s guest post was written by Melody Butler of Nurses Who Vaccinate.  Yesterday, as she traveled to Washington, DC, she began her journey as a Shot@Life champion.  You can follow her adventures...


Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Begins with Science

I’m not a scientist or a researcher, but I have a great deal of admiration for both.  As a health conscious person, I rely on their work to deliver safe...


You Can Help in the Fight to End Polio

I am grateful that as a parent here in the United States, I’ve never worried about my child suffering from polio. However it wasn’t that long ago that parents, even...


Waiting on a Better Vaccine

Today I came across an article that may seem insignificant to some.  It highlighted a highly anticipated study of the first new tuberculosis vaccine in 90 years, only to reveal the disappointing...


Callie Cares Means We Will Never Forget

Callie was considered a miracle baby. It took Katie and Craig Van Tornhout five years and four miscarriages before they finally welcomed their precious daughter Callie into their lives. However, their joy turned to heartache...


Adult Vaccination Rates Show Room for Improvement

The CDC has released a lot of information this week. Yesterday they released the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years, as...


Two For Two Priceless Pertussis Protection Program

Today, I would like to honor two angels by the name of Carter and Brady. Carter was only 7 weeks old when he earned his wings on January 28th, 2010 and Brady...


HPV Vaccine is All About Cancer Prevention

In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Lara Zibners* has contributed this guest post on the importance of HPV vaccination for both girls and boys. Last year I...


Decision Made: No Global Ban on Thimerosal

Last month, I wrote about a proposal, brought about by the United Nations Environment Programme, to restrict the worldwide use of mercury in an effort to limit mercury releases,...