Policy/Advocacy



Fact Checking GOP Candidates on the Subject of Vaccines

The day after any GOP Presidential Debate there is guaranteed to be a lot of conversation over false claims made by presidential hopefuls.  Today is no different.   By now,...


Be a Vaccine Superhero: Spare Yourself and Others From Disease

Written by Every Child By Two intern, Linn H. As students of public health, through our courses and fieldwork, we often have the opportunity to travel the globe and...


White House Administration Video-Response to Opponents of Mandatory Vaccine Laws

Opponents of state-legislated school immunization requirements drafted a “We The People” petition in February, reaching the required number of signatures to trigger an official response from the Administration.  The...


ACIP Passes “Permissive” Recommendation for MenB Vaccine for Young Adults

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend MenB vaccine earlier today in order to protect young adults from the deadly “b” strain of meningitis.  The...


Legislators Must Hear From Public in Support of Strong Vaccine Policies

2015 promises to be a big year for vaccine policy.   Back in January and February the United States saw a rise in measles cases as a result of...


Will We See Broader Recommendations for the MenB Vaccine?

At an upcoming meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on June 24th, committee members will consider whether to recommend routine use of MenB vaccines in adolescents....


Sport a Red Nose To Show Support For Children’s Health and Safety

Laughter is powerful medicine.  It not only helps to heal our pain, but it brings joy to learning and make us more productive in our work.  And today, May...


Why Early HPV Vaccination is Beneficial

Since the human papillomavirus (HPV) is transmitted from one person to another through sexual activity, many parents question why the CDC recommends the vaccine be administered to boys and...


Time to Speak Out in Support of Strong School Vaccine Policies

Last week California legislators were asked to cast a very important vote on a very critical matter – school vaccine exemptions. California Senate Bill 277 would remove the Personal...