Expert Insights and Commentary


Pediatricians Using Social Media For Good

As we wrap up National Infant Immunization Week, I want to acknowledge the many providers who continue to help parents understand the importance of childhood immunizations. While we may be fortunate to have...


How Providers Address Vaccine Hesitant Parents

Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses an inquiry from our Facebook page that pertains to provider policies on vaccine refusal.  If you have a vaccine related question that you would like us to address, please...


Three Rubella Cases Remind Us of Continued Risk

Every day a child is born with birth defects.  While most parents are not able to determine the cause of these defects with much certainty, there are cases in which...


Study Concludes Concern Over “Too Many, Too Soon” is Unfounded

Although over 90% of parents vaccinate their children according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended schedule, some still wonder if the number of vaccines their child receives...


Add Immunizations to Your Travel Preparations

Last week I visited my daughter’s school to talk about what it means to be a Shot@Life champion.  After a quick review of the diseases that the Shot@Life campaign is trying to prevent...


Why We’re Still Talking About Vaccines and Autism

Nothing gets more attention in the immunization arena than a conversation about vaccines and autism.  While this discussion is one that many feel has been exhausted and more than...


Premature Infants and Vaccines

For the past few months, Dr. Lara Zibners has been addressing questions that we receive from on our Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page.  Today’s question addresses premature infants and vaccines.  If you have...


The Rose-Colored Glasses Of Youth

I can still remember the rose-colored glasses I wore as a child. No.  Not real glasses. The kind that made you believe that you could do anything.  The kind that...


Pertussis Losses and Immunization Challenges

This week I read another story of an infant who lost her life to pertussis. Sebanna’s story. It begins with a young wife – a first time mom –...


Immunization Legislation May Impact Foster Care in Arizona

The following is a guest post from Debbie McCune Davis, based on her personal experience as the Executive Director of The Arizona Partnership for Immunization and an Arizona State Representative from District...