Our blog represents the voices of people who rely on vaccines for safety and health, people who have suffered the consequences of living without vaccines, and those who want to speak up to encourage others to get vaccinated. Read and share their stories, or contact us to share your story.
Why My Daughters Got the HPV Vaccine
March 2, 2023
After what it put our family through, I had to make sure my daughters were protected.
I Wish There Were an RSV Vaccine
February 12, 2023
I thought my baby just had a cold. Within a matter of hours she was in the PICU because of this virus.
My Cancer Journey, Your Vaccine
January 29, 2023
Yesterday’s devastating cancer can now be prevented with a simple shot.
I wish I had the choice that you do.
Influenza Put Me in a Nursing Home. At age 38.
January 19, 2023
I never got my flu shot, until one winter the virus put me in a 10 day coma. This is my cautionary tale.
From Sniffles to Medevac: My Flu Story
December 3, 2022
I was healthy and have a great life. A bad case of flu can change that in a matter of days.
How Misinfo Hospitalized My Toddler
December 2, 2022
Rumors from other parents convinced me not to vaccinate my son. I found out the truth when he landed in the hospital.
I lost my child to flu. Trust me, you need a shot.
November 19, 2022
Alana was a perfectly healthy little girl. I felt cheated of the opportunity to protect my daughter, and as a result, she died.
What COVID Took from My Community
November 3, 2022
A loss of life often means a loss of culture. We have to be role models for the health of our communities.
I’m a Polio Survivor. I Don’t Want You to Get It.
October 18, 2022
Polio is once again a public health threat in the United States. Grace is disappointed, though not surprised.
The Flu Vaccine and Me
October 12, 2022
A man who survived neuroendocrine cancer on why community vaccination is so important.
Why I Got Vaccinated
August 29, 2022
I got vaccinated against COVID, HPV, measles, meningitis, flu, and other deadly diseases, because I believe in the science of vaccines to protect myself and reduce the chance of spreading to others.
I Got My Toddlers Vaccinated. Here’s Why.
June 27, 2022
These vaccines are the best precaution for our children and will allow parents to regain a modicum of control in protecting their young children from this terrible disease.