Adults


Surviving Meningitis: Like a Piece of Art, My Body Tells A Story

This guest post has been written by meningitis survivor Samantha Bennett. I have been an artist most of my life. Like a piece of my art, my body tells...


The Flu and its Impact on the Family

I’m honored to be kicking off the CDC’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) “Focus on the Family” blog relay.  Each day, one of CDC’s Digital Ambassadors will leverage the...


Every Breath Counts So Help Put a Stop to Pneumonia

As we observe the seventh annual World Pneumonia Day, individuals and organizations from around the world are coming together once again to raise awareness about pneumonia and make sure that...


Dr. Schaffner Helps Clear Up the Confusion on Meningococcal Vaccines

Since outbreaks of meningococcal serogroup B began occurring on various college campuses late last year, resulting in several student deaths, there has been a lot of interest in a...



Flu Doesn’t Discriminate So Be Sure To Vaccinate

Each year statistics remind us that anyone can suffer, die or be hospitalized as a result of the flu. That is why influenza vaccine is recommended each and every...


HPV Epidemic – Someone You Love Film – Watch It, Share It!

Every Child By Two is pleased to welcome Linn to our social media team. Linn is a student intern who will be sharing her perspectives on vaccines with us...


Why Early HPV Vaccination is Beneficial

Since the human papillomavirus (HPV) is transmitted from one person to another through sexual activity, many parents question why the CDC recommends the vaccine be administered to boys and...


I’m a Pediatrician and I Gave My Daughter Pertussis

While I was pregnant, I spent a whole lot of time researching strollers, but failed to take any time to get a vaccine that could have prevented my...


Public Health’s March Madness: Flu Activity Remains High

Even as temperatures climb, daylight extends and the promise of Spring lingers around the corner, the United States is still facing the threat of the flu. While influenza activity...