How my Son Helped Me Accept Vaccines
I am a parent who did not vaccinate my children when they were young. I delivered my four children at home. I have the strongest,…
My Baby Has Measles
The last week has been such a whirlwind. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that the very first time my four-month-old son…
Organize a Pro-Vaccine Playgroup
Recent measles outbreaks have highlighted to parents of young children how important high immunization rates in their neighborhoods and social circles are. Some parents still…
Tikkun Olam: Emily’s Story
My journey began one Thursday night at about 10:00 p.m. Until I lived in somewhat of a bubble. I felt invincible. I felt blessed with…
Why Measles Outbreaks Terrify Me
Measles is running rampant in California. It’s all over the news—and not just local news, national news as well. As a parent of an immunocompromised…
We Can Be Complacent No More
If you are measles, 2015 is treating you well, thanks in large part to vaccine hesitancy. As of this writing, there are nearly 60 cases…
Not Just a Harmless Childhood Disease
When I was a child, chickenpox was a very common disease. Most children got it, and it didn't seem like a big deal to me…
What the Pneumonia Vaccine Gave Me
Few people can say they’re lucky to be alive and actually mean it. I’m one of those people. I was born at thirty-two weeks and,…
What We Didn’t Miss, Thanks to the Flu Vaccine
In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) Voices for Vaccines is participating in a blog relay as part of a countdown to the first…
A Teen Speaks Up for Vaccines
Spreading the word about the benefits of vaccinating children is a personal crusade for my family and me. My mother lost her younger brother to…