How is it that three families, who’ve never actually met one another, find themselves sharing words of consolation and encouragement at the same time each year? How...
In June 2006, the first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was licensed for use in the U.S. Rather than celebrate the development of a vaccine to prevent a deadly form...
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...
It’s a fairly common concern. What are the chances that I will have an allergic reaction to a vaccine? And if so, how dangerous could it be? What about...
It’s natural to have questions about vaccines, especially if you’re a new parent. Babies are small and vulnerable, and families just want to protect them. Vaccines can carry risks,...
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...
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...
Today California lawmakers passed SB 277, a bill that will eliminate exemptions (other than for medical reasons) from mandated vaccinations for school children. California will be the largest state...
Pregnant women should be vaccinated against pertussis during each pregnancy to best protect babies from infection. The Global Pertussis Initiative (GPI), an expert scientific forum charged with addressing the...