Measles and My Sister
For every 1,000 cases of measles, one would develop into a life-long disability. My sister’s case was one.
Why My Daughters Got the HPV Vaccine
After what it put our family through, I had to make sure my daughters were protected.
Ep. 52: Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines
This week, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously to recommend the Pfizer vaccine be given to kids ages 12-15. We invited…
Ep. 50: Switching Sides!
Don't worry! We aren't switching sides. Heather Simpson, former anti-vaccine influencer, already switched sides. She took a look at the science and decided she needed…
Ep. 49:The Unfamous Brother: Vaccinating On-Time Matters
Dr. Peter Sears is the not-famous brother of Dr. Jim and Dr. Bob Sears and a family physician. He is also an strong advocate for…
Ep. 48: Let’s Ask Dr. Stanley Plotkin About These COVID-19 Vaccines
Millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, which gives us a lot of information about the safety of these vaccines. We asked Dr. Stanley…
Ep. 47: Dr. Offit Talks COVID-19 Vaccines
It's here! The COVID-19 vaccine is going into people's arms as you read the letters in this post. Listen, this pandemic has been difficult in…
Ep. 46: Tracking the Anti-Vaccine Movement
The anti-vaccine movement is as old as vaccines, but the modern movement began with concerns about the whole-cell pertussis vaccine and seizures. It famously later…
Ep. 45: I Fought the (Anti-Vaccine) Law
Vaccine science is now fairly widely understood in the media and the general public, so where does someone wanting to spread disinformation about vaccines turn?…
Ep. 44: Can I quote you on that?
As we all wrap up National Immunization Awareness Month, Karen talks to loyal listener Amy about her son's organ transplant and then quizzes her to…