Ep. 46: Tracking the Anti-Vaccine Movement
The anti-vaccine movement is as old as vaccines, but the modern movement began with concerns about the whole-cell pertussis vaccine and seizures. It famously later…
Our Natural Lifestyle Didn’t Prevent Flu
Have you heard that children who breastfeed don't really need the flu shot? Or that good nutrition and immune support (elderberry, vitamin C, etc.) provide…
Ep. 45: I Fought the (Anti-Vaccine) Law
Vaccine science is now fairly widely understood in the media and the general public, so where does someone wanting to spread disinformation about vaccines turn?…
Ep. 44: Can I quote you on that?
As we all wrap up National Immunization Awareness Month, Karen talks to loyal listener Amy about her son's organ transplant and then quizzes her to…
HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention
A couple of years ago I was waiting in a clinic to see my physician for a normal well check. When a nurse I had…
Vaccinate Yourself and Your Family: Call, Don’t Delay
The importance of continued routine vaccination is critical to ensuring we protect ourselves, our families and our communities. This year more than ever it is…
Right On Time
With my first child, I chose to delay and selectively vaccinate. I considered myself reasonably well-informed, and saw this as a way to mitigate perceived…
You Have the Power to Protect Me
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when I was 9 years old. I receive IV infusions of a Crohn’s medication at the hospital every 8…
Ep. 43: The Big Conspiracy
Often, when we scratch beneath the surface of someone who is anti-vaccine, we find conspiracy theories abound. We are also seeing them grow during the…
Ep. 42: Can We Get Back to Routine Vaccines?
While the world is consumed with justifiable fears of COVID-19, measles, polio, and even diphtheria are finding pathways to resurgence. What is going on with…