My Grandmother Never Talked About the 1918 Pandemic. Until She Heard Me Cough.
When the coffins ran out, they used doors. Grandma carried the memory of one forever.
We Love Ayzlee – Our Flu Story
We lost Ayzlee to influenza in 2014. She was a healthy 3-year-old. It can happen to anyone.
What Flu Does to Beckett
Beckett's body overreacts to common viruses like influenza. We're a little anxious about this fall & winter.
We’ll Never Miss a Flu Shot Again
I typically stay on top of vaccines. But in 2023 we were late with flu shots–a mistake I will never make again.
Statement Concerning June 2025 ACIP Meeting
Thimerosal contains very tiny amounts of ethylmercury, which is safe and quickly leaves the body. It’s different from harmful methylmercury found in some fish. Thimerosal has been used safely in vaccines, drugs, and contact solutions since the 1930s. Decades of studies across the globe have shown that thimerosal is safe in the amounts used in vaccines.
Ep. 82: Measles and Bird Flu and RSV–Oh My!
Special guest Dr. Joe Bresee from the Task Force for Global Health shares expert insights on pandemic preparedness, vaccine innovation, and global immunization efforts.
A Flu Fever Dream
I was at work with mild symptoms and within half a day I was hallucinating.
Influenza Put Me in a Nursing Home. At age 38.
I never got my flu shot, until one winter the virus put me in a 10 day coma. This is my cautionary tale.
From Sniffles to Medevac: My Flu Story
I was healthy and have a great life. A bad case of flu can change that in a matter of days.
I lost my child to flu. Trust me, you need a shot.
Alana was a perfectly healthy little girl. I felt cheated of the opportunity to protect my daughter, and as a result, she died.
