News/Outbreaks


Dr. Schaffner Helps Clear Up the Confusion on Meningococcal Vaccines

Since outbreaks of meningococcal serogroup B began occurring on various college campuses late last year, resulting in several student deaths, there has been a lot of interest in a...



Flu Doesn’t Discriminate So Be Sure To Vaccinate

Each year statistics remind us that anyone can suffer, die or be hospitalized as a result of the flu. That is why influenza vaccine is recommended each and every...


Betty Bumpers Inducted into Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame

Most of us go through life trying our best to do the right thing.  It’s one thing to dream about making a big impact on this world, or even...


Bracelets Empower Moms and Ensure Kids Get Timely Vaccines

Never underestimate the determination, creativity and problem solving capacity of an aspiring global health student.   This month we’ve been featuring guest posts by several of our summer interns...


The SHOTS Book: A Little Brother’s Superhero Tale

My name is Ethan, I am 14 years old, and the author of The Shots Book; A Little Brother’s Superhero Tale.  My big sister is the student filmmaker who...


HPV Epidemic – Someone You Love Film – Watch It, Share It!

Every Child By Two is pleased to welcome Linn to our social media team. Linn is a student intern who will be sharing her perspectives on vaccines with us...


ACIP Passes “Permissive” Recommendation for MenB Vaccine for Young Adults

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend MenB vaccine earlier today in order to protect young adults from the deadly “b” strain of meningitis.  The...


Every Child By Two Parent Advocate Receives Childhood Immunization Champion Award

Each year I look over the list of Childhood Immunization Champion Award winners and I am truly inspired.  During National Infant Immunization Week (April 18-25, 2015) the CDC and...


I’m a Pediatrician and I Gave My Daughter Pertussis

While I was pregnant, I spent a whole lot of time researching strollers, but failed to take any time to get a vaccine that could have prevented my...