Author: everychildbytwo


Address the Anxiety of Getting Your Family Flu Shots

As a parent, I know how important it is to get my children vaccinated in order to protect them from serious and sometimes deadly preventable diseases.  And contrary to...


Increasing Pertussis Awareness Through Personal Stories

As her infant son Brady battled pertussis, Kathy shared her hopes and fears with her friends on Facebook.  Her brief, but heartfelt updates revealed the emotional rollercoaster she experienced during the weeks before she had...


The Impact of Personal Belief Exemption Policies

The topic of school vaccine exemptions is heavily debated.  A person may be in favor of vaccinating their own child, yet not feel it’s necessary to impose strong school vaccination policies...


Friday Flu Shot: Pharmacy Role in Vaccinations

With flu season upon us, there is no denying that the average person is probably bombarded with suggestions to get a flu shot.  While there are the usual messages seen...


Impactful Messages from a KC Doc, a Good Samaritan and an Orange Clown Nose

As a mother, it’s not easy to always be responsible for the care of others.  That is why I admire people who work as health care professionals. Like moms, health care...


Sharing New Facts in Hopes of Eliminating Flu

When a Facebook friend of mine suggested that he was suffering from a mild case of the flu as a result of his recent flu shot, I wasn’t all that surprised.  Lots...


Battleground States for School Vaccination Exemption Policies

Recently the CDC released data regarding the vaccination coverage and exemption rates among U.S. children in Kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year.  Upon first look, the top line analysis...


Even Blogging Requires A Bit of Housekeeping

This post is a response to a question that has been repeatedly asked of me by a certain participant here on this blog.  Since the question was posed to me publicly,...


HPV Vaccination Still Not Where it Needs To Be

This morning I was reminded of the importance of  human papillomavirus vaccination after reading an article that appeared yesterday in Ob.Gyn. News.  As the parent of five daughters, and the friend...


He Would Have Been 33 Today

I received this email today from a friend and fellow vaccine advocate.  Her name is Frankie Milley and her personal story has inspired her public mission for many years.  I...