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The CDC addresses common misconceptions about vaccinations in an effort to encourage parents to make an informed decision to vaccinate and relieve paniced thoughts that vaccinations are unsafe. The website also answers frequently asked questions about the subject.

Great resource for anyone looking into statistics for anything related the medical field. Including immunization, and abortion.

Great resource for looking up statistics on health conditions, immunization studies and all things medical

This is a basic site that shows statistics, trends and information on prevention. It does have a wide range of different issues (A-Z) to get info on.

Mothers don't have the time to breastfeed or pump while at work. Some workplaces don't have the right accommodations for these mothers. There are programs for the moms.

This articles shows statistics that are supporting the idea that obesity is on the decline in elementary and middle school children. It shows how schools are making a more conscience effort to inform children that eating healthy and exercise are extremely important.

This article discusses the dangers in hospitals not supporting new mothers to breastfeed. There are some very interesting facts concerning rising costs in the hospital due to the lack of breastfeeding. There are also a number of statistics providing information on baby friendly hospital facilities. Very good resource for facts.

Immunization is one of the best ways parents can protect their infants and young children from potentially serious diseases. Should it be required to vaccinate your children? This site contains information on the risks and benefits of vaccinations.

Vaccines are injection into the fatty tissue of the body, they have the same antigens as if it was the actually disease. Though the antigens that are injected are not as strong as the actually disease. The objective is to produce antigens to protect immune system. The body will then attack the antigens to produce antibodies to fight against the real disease if it presents itself.

This article discusses the importance of vaccinations. They are used to prevent disease and death. If children are not vaccinated the public is more susceptible to diseases, which could lead to outbreak of diseases that were once controlled.

Last Wednesday there were 59 cases of measles in California and now this Friday there are 91 cases! This all started about a month or two ago at Disneyland where more than half of the carriers were employees or park-goers. 2 kids recently got the disease and both of them were unvaccinated. Now a parent of a student at the school where measles broke out is saying we should ban unvaccinated kids from going to school.