Science/Research


Why We’re Still Talking About Vaccines and Autism

Nothing gets more attention in the immunization arena than a conversation about vaccines and autism.  While this discussion is one that many feel has been exhausted and more than...


Novel Nicotine Vaccine Trial

Contributed by Amy Pisani, Executive Director, Every Child by Two Let me start this post with a disclaimer.   I hate cigarettes and am a completely biased reporter on all...


Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Begins with Science

I’m not a scientist or a researcher, but I have a great deal of admiration for both.  As a health conscious person, I rely on their work to deliver safe...


Waiting on a Better Vaccine

Today I came across an article that may seem insignificant to some.  It highlighted a highly anticipated study of the first new tuberculosis vaccine in 90 years, only to reveal the disappointing...


Adult Vaccination Rates Show Room for Improvement

The CDC has released a lot of information this week. Yesterday they released the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years, as...


Decision Made: No Global Ban on Thimerosal

Last month, I wrote about a proposal, brought about by the United Nations Environment Programme, to restrict the worldwide use of mercury in an effort to limit mercury releases,...


Worldwide Ban on Thimerosal Would Cost Lives

Amy Pisani, Executive Director of Every Child By Two, offers insight on an important global decision regarding thimerosal in vaccines.    Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics is supporting the World Health Organization’s...


Helping Parents Navigate Immunization Information on the Internet

I have a young friend who had her first child two months ago.  We had been trying to get together for lunch the week she delivered her baby.  Yesterday, as we were texting one...


Why Some Kids Need a Second Dose Of Flu Vaccine

Recently we received this question on our Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page: “My child has already received his first dose of flu vaccine over a month ago, but lately I’ve...


ACIP’s New Recommendation Regarding Pertussis Vaccine and Pregnant Women

As a parent, it’s reassuring to know that there is a committee of experts who meet regularly to develop specific vaccine recommendations.  That’s right – experts.  Experts in vaccinology,...