News/Outbreaks


Measles: Also Appearing in New York and Maryland

After writing yesterday’s post concerning the recent rise of measles cases, I was saddened to see several more news alerts today regarding measles in both New York City and...


Measles Here, Measles There

If you follow health news at all, you simply can’t ignore the fact that measles is showing up here, there and everywhere – from Minnesota , Utah and Vermont, to the...


Dr. Besser Reports: How a Country is Saving their Next Generation

Here is an amazing statistic. 19.5 million people have been vaccinated against meningitis in Africa since December 2010 This is an inspiring story of how cooperation, innovation and determination...


What We Have is a Failure To Communicate

Several weeks ago, there was a link to a petition that was posted on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page.  The petition was in objection to an anti-vaccination ad...


Significant Decline in Rotavirus After Implementation of Vaccine

Have you ever suffered from severe diarrhea?  How about uncontrolled vomiting?  Have you ever been so dehydrated that you experienced headaches and muscle cramps?  Certainly if you’ve ever experienced...


Measles Outbreaks Underscores the Critical Role of Public Health

By Amy Pisani Last week, news hit regarding the investigation of several cases of measles in Boston spurred by an employee of the French Consulate who potentially infected two others; someone...


Court Rules In Favor of Children's Health, While State Laws Struggle to Do Their Part

By Christine Vara Last week I read several articles that addressed children’s health from different and interesting perspectives.  The concerns raised by the first article are particularly troubling.  Parents,...


NPR Addresses Vaccines and Autism: A Story of Medicine, Science and Fear

By Christine Vara This afternoon, on the Diane Rehm Show on NPR, there was an important conversation taking place.  Three guests joined Diane Rehm in the studio to discuss vaccines and...


Comic Relief and the Great Lengths Dr. Offit Will Go To Advocate for Vaccines

I have to admit, I was curious to see how Dr. Paul Offit would be interviewed on Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, which is why I stayed up until midnight...


Gates on Vaccines: The Best Investment in Global Health

By Christine Vara In raising my children, I have always emphasized the need for people to share their blessings with others.  Whether it is our time, our talent or...