Oklahoma Alliance for Healthy Families

06/16/2026

We join in affirming this perspective from Voices for Vaccines. 👶🏼 👩🏻‍⚕️ All infants should be given a healthy start, with protection from preventable illnesses.

Dr. Nathan Money says: "Most parents have not witnessed the devastation that vaccine-preventable illnesses can cause children, particularly young infants, but we unfortunately see it in children’s hospitals all too commonly...As one of the few that has seen infants hospitalized by preventable disease, I plead with parents to protect their children."

We applaud Nathan for sharing his vaccination motivation. We’d love to share your story supporting vaccination too! Go to our website to share your photo and story: https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/why-i-vax/

06/15/2026

A new study analyzing the efficacy of the flu vaccine underscores its effectiveness. 🌡️🩹💉 Children with fall birthdays—who were more likely to be vaccinated before peak flu season—had lower rates of flu-related illness than children with summer birthdays, who tended to receive their vaccinations later. Find out more about the analysis: https://bit.ly/44gajGB

New research using a natural experiment design found consistent reductions in diagnosed influenza among vaccinated young children in every season studied from 2016 to 2023.

06/10/2026

Starting pneumonia immunizations at age 50, as opposed to the previously recommended age 65, saves lives. 🦠 📈 Find out more about the new research behind the change and schedule with your doctor today:

Exploring both the PCV20 and PCV21 pneumococcal vaccines, researchers compare the differences in immune effects between patients at 50 and 65 years old.

06/09/2026

Don’t let the flu interrupt your summer fun. It’s not too late to get immunized if you missed the vaccine during winter’s peak season. ☀️ ⚽️ Schedule today with your family doctor.

⚽ Summer schedules are packed with practices, camps, tournaments, and travel — but illness can quickly sideline the whole family.

Staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and practicing good hygiene habits can help keep kids healthy and ready for every game day this season.

06/08/2026

The risk of measles in pregnancy is an ongoing threat in light of the current nationwide outbreak. 🤰👶🍼 If you’re pregnant, talk with your doctor about prevention, especially if you were not immunized as a child.

An ongoing measles outbreak in Utah has sickened more than 650 people, including many unvaccinated children. New research also shows that children who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons are becoming ill, and one pregnant woman who contracted measles passed the virus to her newborn.

The risks during pregnancy are especially serious: pregnant women are 10 times more likely to die from measles, and infection can lead to miscarriage or premature labor.

For babies, the dangers can extend long after recovery. Infants who contract measles before age one face a higher risk of developing subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare and fatal neurological condition that can appear years after the initial infection.

The AAP recommends the two-dose MMR vaccine series to protect children from measles. Read the full article to learn more: https://nyti.ms/4e1e47w

06/03/2026

Stopping the summer spread of illnesses like flu and meningitis means taking precautions in the close quarters where they may spread. Summer camps are a common setting for shared illness.

🏕️ ☀️🛶 Talk with your family medicine doctor today about making up for any missed immunizations. See Families Fighting Flu’s prevention tips: https://shorturl.at/P2O49

Summer camp season is almost here! Help kids stay healthy with smart habits like handwashing, packing essentials, and knowing when to stay home sick. Read our newest blog before camp begins.



https://familiesfightingflu.org/getting-kids-ready-for-summer-camps-flu-germs-prevention-101/

06/02/2026

Plan for fun in the sun! ⛱️🌞 🌊 has launched a series of travel-related videos for the public and healthcare providers. 🗺 ✈︎ Before you make your next flight reservation, check out related immunization guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YlvGcZKlg0

In this video, Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, president and CEO of Immunize....

06/01/2026

As Ebola continues to make international headlines, an immunization in development brings the prospect of prevention.⚕️🌏 Clinical trials are set to start within three months, public health researchers estimate: https://bloom.bg/4fjmDwO

Production of an experimental Ebola vaccine from the developers of a Covid-19 shot is expected to begin soon, with animal studies underway as researchers race to bring a much-needed tool to the spiraling outbreak.

05/27/2026

Needle phobia is one reason people don't get immunized. 🩹💉 Dr. Veer Vedala, family physician, shares his perspective on this important topic.

05/26/2026

The pertussis vaccine, which is routinely offered to pregnant women, also offers limited immunity to protect newborns. 🤱 A new data review has reconfirmed its safety and efficacy: https://bit.ly/4djACRU