Growing Up in an Anti-Vax Family
I was never convinced that vaccines were bad, but I was too young to question why my mother wouldn’t let me get them.Â
Kids With Transplants Need Community Immunity
My son is now almost three-and-a-half years old. His life shouldn’t be about us trying to dodge diseases.
How Kindness Changed My Mind About Vaccines
When it came time to enter college, I was horrified that I needed vaccinations to attend.
150 Days of Pertussis
I have been coughing for 5 months. You don't want your child to get this disease.
Herd Immunity Keeps Me Safe
Many people with my cancer don’t die from the cancer itself but from infectious disease.
Meningitis Put My Freshman Year on Hold
Always be mindful of the temptation to think 'it would never happen to me.'
How I Found Out I Had Hepatitis B
No one can guarantee that you won’t be exposed to the virus for the rest of their life.
Staying Hopeful with Hepatitis B
The stress that this virus has caused me and my family can be prevented with a vaccine.
Diphtheria Cost My Sister Her Life
When I was younger, I never thought being unvaccinated was a problem.
I Wish I Knew How Bad Pertussis Could Be
When offered the Tdap vaccine, I refused, not knowing its importance.