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.
What COVID Took from My Community
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.
Polio is once again a public health threat in the United States. Grace is disappointed, though not surprised.
The Flu Vaccine and Me
A man who survived neuroendocrine cancer on why community vaccination is so important.
Why I Got Vaccinated
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.
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.
My Breakthrough About Vaccines
Stanford PhD Mallory Harris on her hard-won realization about the community value of vaccination.
Don’t Leave Hospitals Behind
Let’s meet doctors where they are. Vaccinating is a small but essential act of reciprocity in a world where COVID is here to stay.
Being Anti-Vaccine Is Tiring
I am a mother, who was previously in the grips of the anti-vaccine movement. I was first introduced to the idea of not vaccinating during my first pregnancy in an online mom’s message board.Â
Price’s Advice to Other Kids About COVID-19 Vaccines
I really want to talk to other kids about how we can make this go away, and that is for everyone to get our COVID-19 vaccines.
What Happened After I Changed My Mind
In May of 2020, I wrote an article after some COVID-19-related growing pains. It was shortly after my children’s very first vaccine appointment in the twelve years since I’d stopped vaccinating my oldest child.
How I Went From Dressing up as Measles to Hoping for My COVID Vaccines
I am a nobody to most people, but back in 2019 and the beginning of 2020, I was a viral anti-vaccine "influencer." Was? Let me explain.
The First Shot Against COVID-19
I have enrolled in a #COVIDvaccine trial and last week got my first shot. This wasn’t always my plan, though. I had a surprising amount…
