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The Importance of Staying Up-To-Date with Children's Routine Vaccines During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Are routine vaccines important during the coronavirus pandemic? The short answer: Yes! Read on to learn why, and find out how clinics are keeping patients and workers safe from coronavirus exposure.
Resource Roundup: Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
A roundup of expert resources to help guide conversations with your children about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.
Article Roundup for March 2020: Coronavirus
You may have questions about the new coronavirus. We've rounded up helpful links to keep you updated.
2019: Boost Year In Review
A year-in-review post focusing on the great work that you helped us accomplish in 2019!
Don't Forget Your Flu Shot!
Flu season is upon us, and the flu shot is available! CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible.
Article Roundup: Vaccine News for Summer 2019
Get a roundup of vaccine-related news and stories from June-August 2019.
Boost Oregon Featured on National News!
Catch up with Boost on CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley! Air date: May 12, 2019.
Article Roundup: Vaccine News for Spring 2019
A roundup of recent vaccine-related articles, including two articles featuring Boost medical advisory board members.
Is it Possible to Change a Parent's Misinformed Views on Vaccines?
Today we’re sharing an article from the Washington Post, written by our director, Nadine Gartner. Read on to discover what convinces parents to vaccinate their children.
Protecting Your Infant or Young Child from the Measles Outbreak
Hear from a professional on the best ways to protect infants and young children from the recent measles outbreaks in Oregon and Washington.
The MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Measles Outbreaks
With the outbreaks of measles in Oregon and Washington, parents are understandably considered.
This blog post explores the concept of “viral shedding,” and explains why the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine does not cause outbreaks of measles.