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...


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...


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...