2015 promises to be a big year for vaccine policy. Back in January and February the United States saw a rise in measles cases as a result of an outbreak that originated at the Disneyland amusement
Laughter is powerful medicine. It not only helps to heal our pain, but it brings joy to learning and make us more productive in our work. And today, May 21st, 2015, it will also serve as inspirati
Actor and Every Child By Two Vaccine Ambassador, Amanda Peet, explains, "As a parent I’m concerned about the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases, especially as a result of people choosing not to
This guest post has been written by Dr. Lara Zibners, in response to comments we’ve received on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page. “How can I trust the vaccine recommendations that I ge
Last night, as I sat in the airport waiting for to return home from the CDC’s National Immunization Conference in Atlanta, I caught a glimpse of CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden speaking at speci
With school back in full swing, it won’t be long before parents start seeing report cards. While report cards may reflect a child’s performance on class tests and quizzes, grades alone
After viewing PBS’ NOVA film Vaccines: Calling the Shots, I began wondering what the film’s impact would be. I’ll admit that the film was very ambitious. It addressed the science behind
This post was originally shared on the MOMunizations blog in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month. Throughout the month of August immunization advocates have been highlighting the value of
This month I’ve been consumed with back-to-school preparations. With one child headed to college, two in high school, one in middle school and another in elementary school, our family preparations
Today Dr. Lara Zibners addresses a concern that was raised on our Vaccinate Your Baby Facebook page (now the Vaccinate Your Family Facebook page), which addresses the difficult task parents face