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...
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...
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...
Another great vaccine documentary is set to air this month. That’s right! Mark your calendars and set your DVRs! Vaccines – Calling the Shots will premiere on PBS NOVA on...
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...
Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses a concern that was raised on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page (now the Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page), which addresses the difficult task parents face in protecting their newborn...
This guest post has been written by Dr. Dorit Reiss, Professor of Law at the University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Reiss serves on the Parent...
It’s all over the news. Measles cases across the U.S. are appearing in record numbers. In a special briefing held by the CDC this afternoon, it was announced that the U.S. is...
Since I first began contributing to Shot of Prevention I’ve had many opportunities to realize that people who support immunizations are genuinely concerned about the welfare of others. Everyone from healthcare providers...
Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a press conference to announce the many enormous benefits of the Vaccines For Children program. In the 20 years...