Most of the topics I post about on this blog are intended to encourage conversation about solutions to immunization challenges. However, more often than not, the comment section on...
We already know that there is a pertussis epidemic in Washington State. But here’s the update today. The Governor is tapping into an emergency fund to help contain the epidemic and...
According to recent reports in The Gainesville Sun, there is a chickenpox outbreak in Florida that has recently spread to five different schools. Currently, the outbreak involves 65 cases in which 26 children were infected from...
It’s important for doctors, nurses, health care professionals and parents to keep informed about changes to the recommended immunization schedule. Today’s report from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) details the changes...
Last week, there was quite a lot of discussion about a YouTube video entitled, “Why This Nurse WON’T Vaccinate” that was posted by a woman who refers to herself...
Recently a friend and nurse, who I adore, shared a video with me. Now I know my friend to be a very diligent nurse and she’s often discussed how...
If you follow immunization news at all, than you probably know the name Andrew Wakefield pretty well. In fact, you’re probably tired of hearing it. Personally, I try to...
Every Child By Two (ECBT) recently offered an informative webinar entitled “Autism 101 for Immunization Advocates”. You may be asking, why would an immunization organization like Every Child By...
I have always admired people who work in the field of healthcare. Not just because of the knowledge that they have acquired and use to help others, but for reasons...
There has certainly been a great deal of media coverage regarding yesterday’s vote from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in...