News/Outbreaks

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...


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:  ...


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...


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...


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...


Let’s Talk About Flu Vaccine Effectiveness

Editor’s Note: As of June 2022, the CDC announced new data that shows that the flu vaccine’s effectiveness this year was about 35% against...


The Public Health Emergency is Ending, but COVID Remains a Threat

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration is ending on May 11, but COVID remains a threat. The PHE was first declared in 2020 in...


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...