During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, parents eagerly snatch up sales on the latest kids’ craze and scour stores shelves for those treasured gifts and best bargains. While we try to st
Recently the CDC released data regarding the vaccination coverage and exemption rates among U.S. children in Kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year. Upon first look, the top line analysis of the
Earlier this week the stories and images of September 11, 2001 not only reminded me of how fragile life can be, but also how resilient people are in the face of adversity. These impressions
Below is a personal note from mother and actor, Amanda Peet. We hope you will consider joining her efforts and voicing your support to Congress about the importance of eradicating polio to build
As a young child I could always depend on my parents to look after me. Now, as a parent myself, I continually model my own upbringing and do all I can to look after my own children. But my mothe
Does the fact that vaccines are not 100% effective mean that they have no value in preventing disease? Certainly not. When we are vaccinated, we expect that the shot we receive will prevent us fro
States all across the country are becoming battle grounds for vaccine exemption laws. As some grow concerned about the ease in which people can obtain immunization exemptions, they are calling for t
When I was first approached to contribute to this blog, I wasn’t sure I would have enough material to contribute on a regular basis. Since then, I’ve recognized that when it comes to im
Walking through the streets of New York City, there is always so much to see – especially at this time of year. The sidewalks are crowded with busy shoppers, excited tourists and holiday cel
It’s not often enough that we recognize the many important accomplishments made in regards to childhood immunizations over recent decades. Just last week, colleagues traveled from far and wide t