Expert Insights and Commentary


Rights of the Unvaccinated Child: The Role of School Immunization Requirements

This is the fifth post in a five-part series written by guest blogger Dorit Rubinstein Reiss. Dr. Reiss is a Professor of Law at the University of California Hastings College of  the Law in San Francisco, CA,...


Meningitis Outbreaks Amidst College Students

I was saddened to hear about another college student who died at the hands of meningitis.  According to a report on NBC News, a 19-year-old Drexel University student, Stephanie Lynn Ross, died...


Talking About Immunizations Positively and With Purpose

We often hear the claim that the public is growing increasingly anxious about the safety of childhood vaccinations.  We’re even told that this is leading parents to refrain from getting...


Measles Outbreaks Are Concerning, Even to the Vaccinated

Last week  New York City health officials announced that there was a measles outbreak in Manhattan and the Bronx. So far they have identified 16 cases of measles, representing...


Rights of the Unvaccinated Child: Vaccinating Over the Parents’ Will

This is the fourth post in a five-part series which addresses the legal rights of the unvaccinated child.  This post is written by guest blogger Dorit Rubinstein Reiss who is a Professor of Law at the...


ACIP Updates and Reasons to Dismiss Vaccine Conspiracy Theories

While the majority of people support immunizations and recognize their value in reducing the incidence of disease around the world, there are a handful of people who cling to the preposterous idea that some big...


Rights of the Unvaccinated Child: Criminal Law

This is the third post in a five-part series which addresses the legal rights of the unvaccinated child.  This post is written by guest blogger Dorit Rubinstein Reiss who is a Professor of Law at the...


The Rights of the Unvaccinated Child: Tort Liability

This is the second post in a five-part series which addresses the legal rights of the unvaccinated child.  This post is written by guest blogger Dorit Rubinstein Reiss who is a Professor of Law at the University...


The Rights of the Unvaccinated Child: The Legal Framework

This is the first post in a five-part series written by guest blogger Dorit Rubinstein Reiss. Dr. Reiss is a Professor of Law at the University of California Hastings College of  the Law in San Francisco,...


Top Immunization Topics of 2013: Shot of Prevention’s Year in Review

As we prepare for the challenges of 2014, we want to thank everyone who has contributed to our success in 2013.  Once again, the past year has been one of tremendous growth.  We’ve seen a record number...