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Why Some Parents Are Refusing HPV Vaccine For Their Children

Some of the data contained in this post has been updated.  For a more recent review of the prevalence of HPV infection and more current data on the safety...


Keeping Track of Your Child’s Immunizations

Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses an inquiry from our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page (now renamed the Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page) that pertains to immunization records.  If you have a vaccine related...


Got Questions? It’s OK to Ask

We all have questions and concerns when it comes to immunizations for our children.   That’s the premise behind the Vermont Department of Health’s bold new immunization campaign It’s OK...


Helping Parents Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy

Earlier this week I was privy to a conversation in which a parent was expressing her concerns about her child’s upcoming immunization appointment. Admittedly, she was hesitant.  She had rejected vaccines in the past,...


Immunization Provides the Power to Protect

State health departments, health care professionals, immunization partners across the country and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are all working together this week to  promote National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).  From...


How Providers Address Vaccine Hesitant Parents

Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses an inquiry from our Facebook page that pertains to provider policies on vaccine refusal.  If you have a vaccine related question that you would like us to address, please...


Study Concludes Concern Over “Too Many, Too Soon” is Unfounded

Although over 90% of parents vaccinate their children according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended schedule, some still wonder if the number of vaccines their child receives...


Premature Infants and Vaccines

For the past few months, Dr. Lara Zibners has been addressing questions that we receive from on our Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page.  Today’s question addresses premature infants and vaccines.  If you have...


HPV Vaccine is All About Cancer Prevention

In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Lara Zibners* has contributed this guest post on the importance of HPV vaccination for both girls and boys. Last year I...


Why the Safety of the Vaccine Schedule Will Always be in Question

There is no doubt in my mind that the safety of vaccines will always be in question. It’s a good thing actually. Since vaccines are administered to almost every...