Preteens/Teens


Surviving Meningitis: Like a Piece of Art, My Body Tells A Story

This guest post has been written by meningitis survivor Samantha Bennett. I have been an artist most of my life. Like a piece of my art, my body tells...


The Flu and its Impact on the Family

I’m honored to be kicking off the CDC’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) “Focus on the Family” blog relay.  Each day, one of CDC’s Digital Ambassadors will leverage the...


Dr. Schaffner Helps Clear Up the Confusion on Meningococcal Vaccines

Since outbreaks of meningococcal serogroup B began occurring on various college campuses late last year, resulting in several student deaths, there has been a lot of interest in a...



Flu Doesn’t Discriminate So Be Sure To Vaccinate

Each year statistics remind us that anyone can suffer, die or be hospitalized as a result of the flu. That is why influenza vaccine is recommended each and every...


Why My Kid Won’t Be Getting These New Vaccines Anytime Soon

There’s a part of me that understands why some people are hesitant to get newly approved and recommended vaccines. “I don’t want my child to be a pharmaceutical guinea...


HPV Epidemic – Someone You Love Film – Watch It, Share It!

Every Child By Two is pleased to welcome Linn to our social media team. Linn is a student intern who will be sharing her perspectives on vaccines with us...


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....