Brady was born on November 20, 2011 and weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs., 6 oz. His parents, Jon and Kathy, thought they were taking every precaution to protect their baby. They even insisted t
When a child is born parents experience a combination of joy, relief, hope and even a healthy dose of worry. Every parent wants to keep their precious children safe, and thanks to the availability
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 regard
This week I read another story of an infant who lost her life to pertussis. Sebanna’s story. It begins with a young wife – a first time mom – responsible for two stepchildren and her
Today, I would like to honor two angels by the name of Carter and Brady. Carter was only 7 weeks old when he earned his wings on January 28th, 2010 and Brady was just over 2 months old when he joi
Today I wish I hadn’t bothered reading the immunization news. Today I would much rather be dancing around to holiday music and breaking out some festive decorations. Because today, like many ot
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,
As her infant son Brady battled pertussis, Kathy shared her hopes and fears with her friends on Facebook. Her brief, but heartfelt updates revealed the emotional rollercoaster she experienced d
Two things happened last Friday that reminded me of why I started contributing to this blog. First, I received a note from our school nurse, saying that my daughter was not compliant with the state im
There has been a great deal of coverage regarding the current pertussis outbreaks we are seeing all across the country. In the past few weeks we have seen countless articles which have attempted to ex