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.
Autism, Parenting, and Anti-Vaccine Myths
My son was diagnosed with autism at age three. I soon found myself falling down the conspiracy rabbit hole.Â
How RSV Affects the Whole Family
Starting daycare at the peak of cold and flu season was a choice that wasn’t really a choice at all.
I Struggled with HPV-Related Cancer. Our Kids Don’t Have To.
HPV cancers don't have to overshadow the next generation if we vaccinate our young people now
My Brutal Battle with HPV-Related Cancer
If I could’ve had a vaccine to prevent my cancer, you can bet my ass I would’ve!
Overcoming Pneumoccocal Meningitis
It’s not a disease I thought I would ever get, especially at the age of 51.
Meningitis — A Poem for Prevention
I had this slight headache throughout the day; didn't recognize the faint scent of death's bouquet.
I Was Part of a Measles Outbreak. Please Vaccinate.
Hearing that measles was going around was like hearing someone had been eaten by a dinosaur last night—unfathomable.
Becoming Pro-Vaccine was Hard
I wanted to vaccinate. But you can't instantly conquer years of overwhelming fear and false beliefs.