I Vaccinate My Kids Because I Wish My Parents Had Vaccinated Me
My name is Grace. I was raised in a cult. There are a lot of things wrong with being raised in a cult— religious brainwashing,…
My Daughters’ Lives Depend on Community Immunity
In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), Voices For Vaccines is participating in a blog relay to discuss the critical role vaccines play in protecting children,…
An Interview with Dr. Jacobson: Mayo Clinic and the HPV Vaccine
As the person at the helm of Voices for Vaccines, I frequently hear the newest claims made by anti-vaccine activists about the alleged dangers of…
Manipulated by Fear
Although it’s hard for me to admit—and makes me feel vulnerable—I was previously anti-vaccine. As a young first-time mother seven years ago, I had had…
Don’t Hesitate to Talk to Loved Ones
One of the most common messages I get at Voices for Vaccines comes from someone who has a friend or family member whose children are either…
I Used To Be Anti-Vaccine
I am part of a generation that feels its government has lied to its citizens time and time again. From the rationale and controversial evidence leading…