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Public Health’s March Madness: Flu Activity Remains High

Even as temperatures climb, daylight extends and the promise of Spring lingers around the corner, the United States is still facing the threat of the flu. While influenza activity...


New ACIP Recommendations for Meningococcal, Influenza and HPV Vaccines

At the February meeting of The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Committee conducted three important votes which altered or created new recommendations for meningococcal vaccine, influenza vaccine...


Amanda Peet Encourages Vaccines During Pregnancy to Protect Infants

Actor and Every Child By Two Vaccine Ambassador, Amanda Peet, explains, "As a parent I’m concerned about the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases, especially as a result of people choosing...


Shot of Prevention’s Year in Review: Most Popular Posts from 2014

We’ve seen a record number of views and shares on a variety of Shot of Prevention blog posts, and we’re especially grateful to our blog contributors and many new...


The Year in Review: Top 5 News Stories of 2014

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the causes, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. Today, we would like to...


Only Parents Can Prevent Today’s Children From Becoming Tomorrow’s Flu Statistic

As we countdown to National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec 7-13) here on Shot of Prevention, we’re participating in a special blog relay with other Flu Vaccination Digital Ambassadors. Each...


CDC Experts Address Flu Questions on Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook Forum

To help educate the public about flu, the Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page will be hosting a three-day flu forum. From Nov. 18th - 20th you can have...


Dr. Harrison Explains Why Lyn Redwood of SafeMinds is Wrong About Genetic Research and Autism

Every Child By Two is pleased to launch our new Expert Commentary Series which will be referenced here on Shot of Prevention with links to the in-depth articles that...


Which Do People Fear More? The Flu or Flu Vaccine

Yesterday was the day I had been anxiously anticipating for well over a month.  I took my kids to the local senior center to get our flu shots at the county...


Friday Flu Facts: NFID Press Conference Highlights Important Data

The National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) held a special press conference yesterday where expert panelists spoke frankly about the seriousness of influenza and the importance of annual flu...