Overcoming Pneumoccocal Meningitis
June 3, 2024
It’s not a disease I thought I would ever get, especially at the age of 51.
Meningitis — A Poem for Prevention
May 28, 2024
I had this slight headache throughout the day; didn't recognize the faint scent of death's bouquet.
I lost my son to MenB. Today, there’s a vaccine.
November 29, 2023
Over spring break, Henry decided to spend time with me. Just six days later, the world as we knew it would never be the same.
What Happened After I Got Meningitis
June 16, 2023
Tara Court had meningitis at age three. Learn more about her memories from that time and what she wants you to know.
My Child Turned 8. Then Survived Meningitis.
April 17, 2023
I told my doctor about what I thought was a heat rash. What happened next still gives me nightmares.
Losing a Child: Unless You Lived It, You Don’t Know What It’s Like
March 11, 2020
Every year on the anniversary of Kimberly's death, her mother, Patti, bakes Italian rainbow cookies and places them on the tiny beach she's created on…
The Vaccine Trial
September 4, 2019
When I was pregnant I received a letter from the Oxford Vaccine Group asking me to enroll my unborn child in a meningococcal vaccine trial…
Vaccines and Autism: One Doctor’s Personal Story
October 18, 2015
There has been a lot of talk since 1998 as to whether vaccines cause autism. Though I have been loath to enter this conversation, it…
Graduating? You Are Responsible for Your Immunizations!
August 6, 2015
As you graduate high school or start work or college, getting protected against vaccine-preventable diseases probably isn't very high on your to-do list. Once you…
Tikkun Olam: Emily’s Story
February 10, 2015
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…