Policy/Advocacy


Every Child By Two Partners With Shot@Life

Last week’s Shot@Life campaign launch was not only impressive, but extremely inspirational. Several months ago, I learned how the Shot@Life campaign was focused on building awareness, raising funds and advocating for the millions of...


The Making of A Milestone and the Power to Protect

Today happens to be my youngest daughter’s 7th birthday – a milestone for her and a day that she has been anticipating for weeks now.  As a typical seven-year old...


Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: What Advice Would You Give Your Pediatrician?

Later this week, I will have the privilege of speaking with a group of pediatricians about the topic of vaccine hesitancy.  While it’s not a subject that is new to...


California Immunization Coalition Co-Sponsors Important Bill to Prevent Disease

The California Immunization Coalition (CIC) is proud to be a co-sponsor of AB 2109 (Pan) Vaccine Preventable Diseases along with the American Academy of Pediatrics – CA District, the...


Whose "Rights" Shall Prevail in Vermont?

Last week I made the nine-hour round trip trek up to beautiful Montpelier, Vermont to testify in front of the House Committee on Healthcare.  As I made my way...


Importance of Immunizations Across the Lifespan

Until this past year, I can only remember one occasion where a doctor had ever suggested I consider an adult immunization.  So while we place a great deal of...


Vaccine Supporters, Get Out Your Megaphones

Last week, Dr. David Katz, the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center, wrote an article for the Huffington Post.  He explained his concern about the future of...


Projects To Prevent Disease

I’m always amazed at the clever ingenuity of non-profit organizations and public health agencies that focus on disease prevention.   They typically have a long list of ambitious objectives, and...


Heritage Night Helps Children Recognize their Role as Global Citizens

Each year, our local elementary school organizes a Heritage Night to celebrate the global diversity that exists within our school community.  This special event encourages both students and their...


Bill Addressing VT Philosophical Exemptions is Halfway There

We covered this before and will no doubt cover it again. The use of philosophical vaccine exemptions available in many states allow children to attend public schools without the state mandated vaccinations. ...