Expert Insights and Commentary


Highlights from June Meeting of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Three times a year a specialized group of medical and public health experts meet to review scientific data related to vaccine safety and effectiveness. This group, known as the...


Understanding Why Your Baby Needs a Hepatitis B Vaccine At Birth

Parents Often Underestimate the Risk of Hepatitis B You can protect your child at birth with a hepatitis B vaccination  A guest post by Carolyn Aldigé, President and Founder,...


Don’t Just Vaccinate Your Kids, Teach Them the Science Behind Vaccines

In the past week, Marco Arturo has become an internet sensation. As a young science enthusiast, he posted a video in hopes of spreading a viral message and preventing...


You Could be One Vaccination Away from Preventing Cancer

The Hepatitis B vaccine prevents cancer. Take action.  A guest post by Carolyn Aldigé, President and Founder, Prevent Cancer Foundation Parents want the best for their children and will...


Kids Team Up With Vaccine Heroes to Destroy Deadly Germs

The Vaccine Education Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is excited to announce the release of Vax Pack Hero – a new web-based video game and educational initiative...


Is Science Bullsh*t?

It’s a good question.  So often we hear scientific claims about everything from the health benefits of coffee, eggs and wine, to the cancer causing effects of coffee, eggs and...


The 12 Best Pediatrician Tips to Help Kids Who Are Afraid of Shots

By Dr. Sophia N. Mirviss For a parent whose child is afraid of going to the doctor and getting a shot, any opportunity to turn the occasion into less...


Preventing Childhood Diseases Requires a Community Commitment

This post is part of a blog relay sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in recognition of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).  You can follow the conversation on...


What do Bob Hope, Fred Astaire, James Brown and Jim Henson have in common?

They all died as a result of pneumonia. Most people are not all that surprised when they hear of an older individual dying of pneumonia, even if they are...


Can Infants Really Handle 10,000 Vaccines At a Time? Dr. Harrison Explains

Every Child By Two is pleased to launch another article in their Expert Commentary series featuring guest writer Joel A. Harrison, PhD, MPH, a retired epidemiologist who has worked in the areas...