Expert Insights and Commentary


Dr. Harrison Explains Why Lyn Redwood of SafeMinds is Wrong About Genetic Research and Autism

Every Child By Two is pleased to launch our new Expert Commentary Series which will be referenced here on Shot of Prevention with links to the in-depth articles that...


Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccine Approved But Awaiting CDC Recommendations

This month another college student succumbed to a strain of meningitis that is not covered in the currently recommended meningococcal vaccine. In 2013 and 2014 outbreaks of serogroup B meningococcal...


Fascinating Report on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Time and again I hear people on social media criticizing our immunization practices here in the United States.  Often they make suggestions that vaccine recommendations are made arbitrarily and...


Are Doctors’ Vaccine Recommendations Motivated By Profits?

This guest post has been written by Dr. Lara  Zibners, in response to comments we’ve received on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page. “How can I trust the vaccine recommendations...


Which Do People Fear More? The Flu or Flu Vaccine

Yesterday was the day I had been anxiously anticipating for well over a month.  I took my kids to the local senior center to get our flu shots at the county...


Five Reassuring Facts About Ebola

Last night, as I sat in the airport waiting for to return home from the CDC’s National Immunization Conference in Atlanta, I caught a glimpse of CDC Director Dr....


Friday Flu Facts: NFID Press Conference Highlights Important Data

The National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) held a special press conference yesterday where expert panelists spoke frankly about the seriousness of influenza and the importance of annual flu...


Vaccination Coverage: Where We’re At and Where We’re Going

With school back in full swing, it won’t be long before parents start seeing report cards.  While report cards may reflect a child’s performance on class tests and quizzes, grades...


NOVA Film “Vaccines: Calling the Shots” Opens the Door for Dialogue

After viewing PBS’ NOVA film Vaccines: Calling the Shots, I began wondering what the film’s impact would be.  I’ll admit that the film was very ambitious.  It addressed the science...


Invisible Threat Film Helps Teens Appreciate Science Behind Vaccines

A child’s immunization status is largely determined by their parents.  However, as children mature into teens and young adults it’s important that they gain a personal appreciation for the value of...