A Survivor Who Reminds Us to Prevent Cancer
Every parents' life has been touched in some way by cancer. Whether they or their friends or their grandmothers or someone else has beaten or…
What’s up with All These Outbreaks?
A few months ago, I came across an article claiming that we can blame the anti-vaccine movement for the mumps cases popping up in college…
Remembering Jennifer: An HPV Story
I met Jennifer in 2011 when I moved to a rural town in Minnesota so that my husband could pastor a local church. It was…
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Prevent Cancer
I have no underlying health conditions and was and am a generally healthy. I am athletic, active, and enjoy time spent outdoors in any capacity. I had…
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…
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…
What HPV Can Do
It was November 2008 when I got the astounding news that I had abnormal cervical cells. It was meant to be a routine GP appointment…
HPV vaccines and failure to communicate
My second favorite** part of being a pediatrician is talking with parents about the best ways to keep their kids safe. I spend a lot…
The Grandma I Wish I Knew
From what I've been told, my maternal grandmother was a vivacious woman, full of life. IÂ have been told many stories about her, but never met…
