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...
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...
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...
I’m here to tell you that meningitis is not only life changing, but it is deadly. In 2008 I was diagnosed with meningococcal septicemia. Within 14 hours from my...
This week the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will be voting on recommendations for a new meningococcal vaccine (MenB) that covers the serogroup B strain. In advance of...
After being notified that he and his family were exposed to measles, Dr. Tim Jacks has spoken out to the media about the importance of protecting those who...
Today we honor all our parent advocates who help us raise pertussis vaccine awareness. This day not only marks Brady's third angel-versary, but also the fifth angel-versary...
Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, but every now and then we hear about an outbreak in this country. Typically it goes something like this: An...
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 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...