Policy/Advocacy


Personal Freedoms Protected with CA Bill AB2109

This week, as our country celebrated our independence, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to our personal freedoms.   These freedoms include – but are certainly not limited to –...


Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling today on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.  The Justices ruled that the individual mandate — the requirement that most Americans...


Join Amanda Peet In Her Efforts to Improve Global Vaccine Access

Below is a personal note  from mother and actor, Amanda Peet.  We hope you will consider joining her efforts and voicing your support to Congress about the importance of eradicating...


Just Ask! A Simple Request to Save Your Baby’s Life

I just read some interesting survey results  in Health News Digest regarding the risk of pertussis in infants. “A large majority of parents with children aged 2 years and younger...


Have Vaccine Critics Made You More of an Immunization Advocate?

You know all the crazy stuff you read about vaccines….the myths your friends remain fearful of…the articles that people send you that claim vaccines are toxic and dangerous? Well,...


Celebrity Mom Brings Attention to Global Vaccine Access

Starting with the launch of the Shot@Life PSA in Times Square, actress and Every Child By Two Vaccine Ambassador, Amanda Peet has been busy bringing national exposure to the...


Medical Community Response to Irresponsible Media

It’s encouraging to see what can be accomplished when we insist on accurate vaccination messages.    Earlier this week, a concerned parent who frequently comments on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook...


Concerned Parents Call Out Irresponsible Media

Modern culture is often reflected in everything from the skewed view of popular reality shows and viral YouTube videos, to the personal discussions friends have on Facebook and in online chat rooms.  Since we are bombarded by such a wide...


Moms Who Vax Are Speaking Out

Last week I heard about a woman, opposed to vaccines, that presents business cards to random strangers, like the pregnant teller at the bank.  The card directs people to information that is intended to deter them from...


The Cost of Containing An Epidemic

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...