Each Breath Blog
Breathing is essential to life, and through this blog, we hope to illustrate the importance of lung health. Hear directly from experts, researchers, staff and volunteers about our ongoing fight for healthy lungs and healthy air.
Why Vaccines Matter When You Have Chronic Lung Disease
Dr. Justin R. Ortiz answers your most pressing questions about influenza (flu), COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia vaccines. Read More
Understanding the Impact of Federal Cuts to mRNA Vaccine Research
Last month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cancelled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine research and development. This decision will have devastating consequences. Read More
The Truth About How Vaccines Prevent Respiratory Diseases and Save Lives
Understand what respiratory diseases can be prevented by vaccines and how not getting vaccinated may put you or your loved ones at risk. Read More
Why It’s Essential for People with Autism to Receive Vaccines
Experts explain how misinformation about the link between autism and vaccines is putting many people at risk and how vaccines are helpful for people with autism. Read More
Revolutionary Medicine: The Importance of Child Vaccines
Exploring the history of lifesaving infectious disease immunizations and how the Vaccines for Children Program has saved millions of lives. Read More
Mission Moment November 2024
We’re joining the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to raise awareness among U.S. adults, ages 50 and older, about the importance of receiving a pneumococcal vaccine. Read More
Fact or Fiction: Answers to Your Flu Vaccine FAQs
Receiving an annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others against the flu and severe illness this flu season. Read More
Change from the Inside: Searching for the Key to Longer Lasting Vaccines
Priyadharshini Devarajan, PhD was awarded the Catalyst Aaward to conduct research on T cells, a type of immune cell which could be the key to unlock long-term immunity in vaccines. Read More
Five Things to Know about Whooping Cough
Since then, pertussis has again become increasingly common due to varied factors including improved diagnostic tests, more spread of the bacteria that causes pertussis, and waning immunity from current vaccines. Read More
Debunking Myths About Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Vaccines
Learn more about updated COVID-19 vaccines and how they can help protect our lung health. Read More
