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.
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
The Search for a Universal Flu Vaccine
Every autumn, we’re reminded to roll up our sleeves and get our flu shot to safeguard against influenza, because vaccines are undeniably effective in reducing the risk of contracting this contagious respiratory illness. Read More
Hot Topic: Did you know there is a new COVID-19 vaccine?
The updated or bivalent COVID-19 booster protects against recent variants. Read More
Why Your Child Needs a Flu Vaccine
Dr. Juanita Mora answers questions about why your child needs a flu vaccine. Read More
Vaccines, Masks and Social-Distancing: Oh My!
Dr. Mora shares back-to-school tips to help parents protect their children from a myriad of infections that may circulate in a school environment. Read More
COVID-19 Hot Topics: Additional Vaccine Boosters
Recently, the CDC updated COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to include a second booster for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and anyone 50 or older. Read More
