Vaccinate Your Family
Public HealthDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) is a public health nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., founded in 1991 by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and former First Lady of Arkansas Betty Bumpers as Every Child By Two. The organization collaborates with national, state, and local immunization partners to reduce barriers to vaccine delivery, address disparities across economic, ethnic, and racial groups, and educate the public about the importance and safety of timely immunizations. Its work targets families and communities seeking reliable information and access to vaccines, aiming to sustain up-to-date immunization practices and navigate vaccine information. In addition to ongoing advocacy and education, VYF has pursued initiatives such as launching ViralTruths.org to help the public navigate today’s vaccine information environment and developing guides and webinars to address vaccine science topics. The organization operates within the public health sector and emphasizes partnerships and public-facing resources to support immunization efforts. }