News/Outbreaks


The Invisible Threat Is Coming to Our Nation’s Capitol

Written By Amy Pisani, Executive Director, Every Child By Two On May 1st the Invisible Threat will be coming to Washington, D.C……   The Invisible Threat film focuses on...


Mainstream Media Covers the Not-So-Mainstream Decision to Skip Vaccines

Over the past few weeks there seems to be a shift in the way that national news organizations have been covering immunization issues.  Rather than focusing on the myths that...


Courts Decide in Clash Between Spiritual Healing and Medical Neglect

Since we are currently hosting a popular blog series that focuses on the rights of the unvaccinated child, I felt this recent case being reported out of Pennsylvania this...


Timely Flu News and Updates on Pediatric Deaths

Over the last two decades, Every Child By Two has worked with partners at the grassroots and national levels to develop initiatives that help educate the public, healthcare workers and...


Disease Outbreaks in Your Town and Across the Globe

The next time someone defends their decision not to vaccinate because “these diseases are no longer a threat to us” simply ask them to take a long hard look at this map...


2014 Flu Activity: Surprising or Not?

After the past few weeks of holiday get-togethers and extended traveling, it’s no surprise that the flu has arrived in the U.S. with a vengeance.  Colorado, like many other states, is reporting an...


Vaccine Apps for Your Apple or Android

If you were fortunate enough to get a new smartphone or tablet this holiday season, here are a few vaccine related apps to add to your device.           Vaccines on the Go:...


Public Health Report Card: How Does Your State Measure Up?

It’s easy to understand why people take public health for granted.  You simply can’t see the diseases that have been prevented, the hospitalizations that have been avoided or the lives...


Making the Case for Meningitis Vaccination

Last month there was a great deal of concern regarding several meningitis outbreaks on college campuses.  The first to really gain attention were the seven cases at Princeton University.  While it is typical for meningitis...


It's Easy to Find a Flu Vaccine with HealthMap Vaccine Finder

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week and  it’s likely that some people haven’t received their flu shots yet. You should know that flu season has officially arrived and some states have already begun...