What It’s Like to Get Chickenpox as an Adult
April 14, 2024
What I thought was the flu turned into two weeks of misery, and a new collection of scars that refuse to fade.
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May 3, 2022
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re focused on this one, novel infection. It’s almost as if time has stopped and we’ve forgotten about…
Being Anti-Vaccine Is Tiring
December 8, 2021
I am a mother, who was previously in the grips of the anti-vaccine movement. I was first introduced to the idea of not vaccinating during my first pregnancy in an online mom’s message board.Â
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May 18, 2021
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re focused on this one, novel infection. It’s almost as if time has stopped and we’ve forgotten about…
Information about Rotavirus
May 13, 2021
Rotavirus is a contagious virus that causes diarrhea and can be life-threatening. Learn about rotavirus and the vaccine that prevents it.
Information about Chickenpox
May 12, 2021
Chickenpox is a very contagious disease that is usually mild but can be serious, especially for babies. Learn about the chickenpox vaccine and when to get it.
Even in a Pandemic, We Cannot Forget the Importance of Routine Immunization
May 7, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re focused on this one, novel infection. It’s almost as if time has stopped and we’ve forgotten about…
We Lived the Worst-Case Scenario: Scott’s Chickenpox Story
October 8, 2018
I want people to learn from our mistakes. Don't bury your loved ones from a disease you can easily prevent. One of those lives lost was my husband.
Lasting Scars from Chickenpox
August 9, 2017
It all began on a warm afternoon in May of 1996. My 6-year-old daughter was swinging on her swing set when she suddenly stopped and,…
How Effective Are Childhood Vaccines?
September 12, 2016
Modern vaccines are very effective. But nothing is 100% effective. As people know, children can – sadly – be harmed in a car accident even…