Something Even Worse: My Hib Story
“When Father Myers got up at Mass and told everyone to pray for Ben and Barbara’s daughter, MaryAnne, we thought you were never coming home…
What You Need to Know About Flu
Every year, I post on social media asking who among my friends needs to be pestered to get a flu shot. And every year, some…
National Infant Immunization Week: It’s Not Just for Babies Any More
It is National Infant Immunization Week, and that means we are talking vaccines in infancy. In particular, we are encouraging people who are expecting babies…
Mikey and His Grandma: A Vaccine Story
“Mandy, can he try Jello?” my mother asks me conspiratorially, as she cuddles her last grandchild in her arms at the Chinese buffet. Mikey Wale…
What are these diseases we vaccinate against?
When I first had babies, long before I became The Vaccine Lady, I took my children to be immunized as a matter of course, without…
My Daughters’ Lives Depend on Community Immunity
In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), Voices For Vaccines is participating in a blog relay to discuss the critical role vaccines play in protecting children,…
Protecting Baby Before He is Born
We got our flu vaccines before I found out I was pregnant. Our provider had their flu clinic in September, and we all went. It’s…
