I was healthy. Measles still hit like a truck.
As an adult, I knew I was missing some vaccines, but I wasn’t sure which ones. Then, I was diagnosed with measles.
The Long Shadow of a Measles Infection
They assumed my father's cognitive function would never be normal, but it was actually his personality that changed.
Measles Can Change Your Brain
I didn’t know why I had been hospitalized, but it was greeted as something of a miracle that I could spell my own name.
Measles Took My Sister From Me
My sister was in a coma for a very long time. We were excited when she woke up.
My Daughter Had Cancer. She Doesn’t Need Measles.
The panic of having to go back into isolation over the measles and unvaccinated individuals is overwhelming. We want nothing more than for our kids to try and have normal lives.
Why I Regret Not Vaccinating
I had already begun my descent into conspiracy theories before I became a parent, but the instinct to protect my children kicked it into overdrive.
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.
What Measles Did to My Family
My mom always told me that measles was what made my sister sick. I was 8 when she finally explained the whole thing.
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.
Escaping My Anti-Vaccine Upbringing
My aunt fell fully into the anti-vax movement. She was an authority figure in my life, so I fell headfirst into it with her.
