Babies/Children


The Public Health Emergency is Ending, but COVID Remains a Threat

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration is ending on May 11, but COVID remains a threat. The PHE was first declared in 2020 in response to the spread of...


Immune-Boosting Tips to Stay Well This Winter

This post was originally published with MediaPlanet in the FutureOfPersonalHealth.com Winter Wellness Issue, and was written by Vaccinate Your Family.  Are you more likely to get sick during the...


What is RSV?

Editor’s Note: post last updated August 3, 2023.  You probably know someone who has gotten sick with RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) given the number of cases in the U.S....


Measles Outbreak in Ohio Shows Importance of Routine Immunizations

A measles outbreak in central Ohio has sickened 81 kids so far this year, and 29 children have been hospitalized, according to the Columbus Public Health department. Many of...


We’re Worried About This Flu Season: Here’s Why

We’re worried about this flu season. At Vaccinate Your Family, we keep a close eye on the spread of flu each fall and winter – and things are looking...


Do Kids Have to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine for School?

Do children now have to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for school? No! The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to the routine childhood...


Important Things to Know About Monkeypox Right Now

  With so much information spreading (not all of it factual) here are the most important things to know about monkeypox right now:   Monkeypox is spread through close...


Answering Your Questions About COVID Vaccines for Babies and Kids Under 5

Good news for parents – COVID vaccines are now available for children ages 6 months to 5 years old! We’re here to answer all of your questions about the...


Everything You Need to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Booster Recommendations

Are you boosted against COVID-19? Do you know if you’re eligible for your second booster? We’ve pulled together the information you need to understand the latest booster recommendations as...


Commemorating One MillIion COVID-19 Deaths

Joint Statement from Good Health WINs Partners, including Vaccinate Your Family and NCNW May 2022 We were deeply saddened to learn of the one-millionth death from COVID-19 today. One...