Policy/Advocacy


Share This Special Valentine

It’s Valentine’s Day!  A day when we send flowers, give chocolate and share kisses.  And who doesn’t love to kiss the sweet, soft skin of a precious little baby?...


Immunization Legislation May Impact Foster Care in Arizona

The following is a guest post from Debbie McCune Davis, based on her personal experience as the Executive Director of The Arizona Partnership for Immunization and an Arizona State Representative from District...


Shot@Life Champions Make An Impact on Capitol Hill

Today’s guest post was written by Melody Butler of Nurses Who Vaccinate.  Yesterday, as she traveled to Washington, DC, she began her journey as a Shot@Life champion.  You can follow her adventures...


You Can Help in the Fight to End Polio

I am grateful that as a parent here in the United States, I’ve never worried about my child suffering from polio. However it wasn’t that long ago that parents, even...


Callie Cares Means We Will Never Forget

Callie was considered a miracle baby. It took Katie and Craig Van Tornhout five years and four miscarriages before they finally welcomed their precious daughter Callie into their lives. However, their joy turned to heartache...


Adult Vaccination Rates Show Room for Improvement

The CDC has released a lot of information this week. Yesterday they released the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years, as...


Decision Made: No Global Ban on Thimerosal

Last month, I wrote about a proposal, brought about by the United Nations Environment Programme, to restrict the worldwide use of mercury in an effort to limit mercury releases,...


Get Involved to Ensure Strong Immunization Policies

It’s a new year and legislators around the country are preparing legislation that affects all of us. Have you joined our advocacy list yet? By signing up on Vaccinate Your...


Gifts That Show You Care

It’s that time of year again, when there’s not enough hours in the day to do everything I’ve been procrastinating. While I love the gift giving season, I often...


Worldwide Ban on Thimerosal Would Cost Lives

Amy Pisani, Executive Director of Every Child By Two, offers insight on an important global decision regarding thimerosal in vaccines.    Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics is supporting the World Health Organization’s...