Author: everychildbytwo


Why the Safety of the Vaccine Schedule Will Always be in Question

There is no doubt in my mind that the safety of vaccines will always be in question. It’s a good thing actually. Since vaccines are administered to almost every...


Get Involved to Ensure Strong Immunization Policies

It’s a new year and legislators around the country are preparing legislation that affects all of us. Have you joined our advocacy list yet? By signing up on Vaccinate Your...


Friday Flu Shot: CDC Provides Influenza Update

Influenza has hit the United States early this year.  I would be surprised if you’re not already aware of this, because there is so much discussion about it these days....


Not So Marvelous Measles and Other Tragic Tales

My eleven year old daughter has a wonderfully imaginative sense of humor and loves telling fancy tales. This may explain why one of her favorite authors is Roald Dahl.  Just...


Connecting the Dots: Chicken Pox, Varicella Vaccine and Shingles

Today’s guest post from Dr. Lara Zibners addresses a follow-up question we received on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page in response to a previous post about the varicella (chicken...


Inspired By a Meningitis Survivor

I typically look forward to the celebration of the New Year. It’s a time when I try to recommit myself to goals that will bring about positive changes in my...


My Daughter Got a Flu Shot And Still Got the Flu

Last week I received a call referring to what I jokingly called the “Holiday Illness Trifecta”. School administrators initiated the county-wide call to alert parents to three illnesses that were...


Gifts That Show You Care

It’s that time of year again, when there’s not enough hours in the day to do everything I’ve been procrastinating. While I love the gift giving season, I often...


Worldwide Ban on Thimerosal Would Cost Lives

Amy Pisani, Executive Director of Every Child By Two, offers insight on an important global decision regarding thimerosal in vaccines.    Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics is supporting the World Health Organization’s...


Helping Parents Navigate Immunization Information on the Internet

I have a young friend who had her first child two months ago.  We had been trying to get together for lunch the week she delivered her baby.  Yesterday, as we were texting one...