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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...