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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.

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.

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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.

How Meningitis Affected My Brain – and My Life

I survived meningitis, seemingly unaffected. It took years to understand the true impact.

How I Lost My Daughter to Measles

Measles has a terrible side effect most people don't know about.

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Raised Without Modern Medicine

I grew up in a Christian Scientist household. When I turned 18, I became a rebel.

The Emotional Toll of Polio

Six months after I beat my polio infection, I re-learned how to walk. But my life wasn't the same.

A Flu Fever Dream

I was at work with mild symptoms and within half a day I was hallucinating.

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