Science/Research


Vaccines On the Go: What You Should Know

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Vaccine Education Center is an excellent resource for both parents and healthcare professionals.  The extensive website provides a close-up look at every vaccine as...


Think Chickenpox is Party Worthy? Think Again

It’s astonishing to me that there are people who are so dead-set against vaccinating their children that they somehow feel it is safer to sicken their children by exposing...


Study Shows Support for Tightening School Vaccine Exemptions

People who believe in the benefit of immunizations often try to encourage others to vaccinate.  They do so because they are motivated by concern for their family and their community.  They understand that widespread...


Revolutionizing the Vaccine Cold Chain

In our discussions about vaccines it’s always exciting to hear about scientific advancements that are improving our prospects for preventing illness.  From vaccines that can help with addictions, to vaccines to prevent HIV.  From vaccines that are delivered...


Our Nation's Immune System is Electronic

This guest post has been written by Jessica Orwig of Scientific Technologies Corporation to highlight the importance of Immunization Information Systems When our body is infected with a virus...


The Public Supports Parents Who Take Pertussis Precautions

This morning, the University of Michigan released its C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. This national poll measures public opinion and  perceptions regarding major health care issues...


What We've Learned From Flu Vaccination Data

Although the 2012-2013 influenza season may be behind us, there were several studies released this week that offered some interesting considerations for future flu seasons. First, there was discussion pertaining to the fact...


Less Than Perfect Vaccine Better Than None At All

I’m a glass-half-full kind of person.  That’s why it’s frustrating to hear people reject vaccines on account of the fact that they aren’t “perfect”. The fact remains that nothing...


Vaccine Exemptions Often Result of Laziness and Lies

On the subject of school vaccination exemptions, I want to get one thing straight.  I’m not against them. My efforts to inform people about the impact exemptions have on the health of children in...


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...