Babies/Children

Good Health WINs

Today, Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) launched a new collaboration to help African American and Latinx communities thrive through...


3 Things I’ve Learned Since Losing My Son to Flu

By Serese Marotta, Director of Community Outreach and Advocacy, Vaccinate Your Family (former Chief Operating Officer, Families Fighting Flu) Today is a hard day for me –...


Your Winter Wellness Routine Needs This One Important Thing

Temperatures are dropping. Do you feel like you’re more likely to get sick in the winter months? While this may be true, it isn’t...


They’re unvaccinated. So is your immunocompromised child. What do you do? 

Not many people know more about how to approach talking to friends and family about being vaccinated than Riki. She’s a physician liaison for the liver team at Houston Methodist Hospital and a pro-vaccine...


Connecticut Ends Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions for Schools, Daycares

Connecticut has removed all non-medical vaccine exemptions for children in schools and daycares. The state legislature’s vote came after three years of debate and...


What is RSV?

Editor’s Note: post last updated August 3, 2023.  You probably know someone who has gotten sick with RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) given the number...


Measles Outbreak in Ohio Shows Importance of Routine Immunizations

A measles outbreak in central Ohio has sickened 81 kids so far this year, and 29 children have been hospitalized, according to the Columbus...


We’re Worried About This Flu Season: Here’s Why

We’re worried about this flu season. At Vaccinate Your Family, we keep a close eye on the spread of flu each fall and winter...


Important Things to Know About Monkeypox Right Now

  With so much information spreading (not all of it factual) here are the most important things to know about monkeypox right now:  ...


Answering Your Questions About COVID Vaccines for Babies and Kids Under 5

Good news for parents – COVID vaccines are now available for children ages 6 months to 5 years old! We’re here to answer all...