Author: everychildbytwo


World Pneumonia Day 2012 Reminds Us There's Still Work to Do

Tackling the Deadliest Disease for the World’s Poorest Children Former First Lady, and Every Child By Two co-founder, Rosalynn Carter believes every child deserves a chance at a 5th birthday.  That...


Communities Work Together to Help Silence Whooping Cough

Washington State is one of several states in the midst of a whooping cough epidemic.  Sadly,  the number of reported cases continues to rise. Currently, there have been...


How do You Spook the Flu?

Many parents still don’t realize that the seasonal flu vaccine is recommended annually for everyone 6 months and older.   To ensure people know that the flu vaccine is the best way to...


Fear and Funnies During our Family Flu Shots

I did it.  I finally did it.  I got all my kids their flu shots last week, despite the many obstacles we encountered along the way.  While it involved...


ACIP’s New Recommendation Regarding Pertussis Vaccine and Pregnant Women

As a parent, it’s reassuring to know that there is a committee of experts who meet regularly to develop specific vaccine recommendations.  That’s right – experts.  Experts in vaccinology,...


Flu Vaccine Protects a Pregnant Women, Her Unborn Baby and Her Newborn Baby

This guest post was contributed by Melody Butler and originally appeared on the Nurses Who Vaccinate blog.  It has been edited and modified in length for inclusion in this Shot Of Prevention Friday Flu...


Amanda Peet Supports World Polio Day and the End Polio Now Campaign

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING WORLD POLIO DAY AND SUPPORT THE “END POLIO NOW” CAMPAIGN       By Amanda Peet, Actor and Every Child By Two Vaccine Ambassador TODAY IS WORLD POLIO DAY. ...


Personal Plea from Every Child By Two Co-Founder Rosalynn Carter to End Polio Now

In recognition of World Polio Day, October 24th, Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady and Co-founder of Every Child By Two,  provided this personal plea in support of the global effort to End Polio Now.   In...


World Moms Give of Themselves in Uganda

Motherhood is synonymous with selflessness. When a woman becomes consumed in the care of a tiny newborn baby, she will sacrifice everything – from sleep, silence and solitude, to career...


Taking Our Voices To Congress

In the midst of a presidential election, we realize that every vote can send an important message to help guide our elected officials.  In fact, that is why many Americans will go to...