A Nurse Practitioner’s Journey Leaving the Anti-Vaccination Movement
As a pediatric nurse practitioner, I have given thousands of vaccines to children. But most people don't know something very important about me. I have…
Protecting Those Who Need It Most
When my son was 3 years old and my daughter 5 months, a woman emailed a local mothers’ listserv and revealed that her son had…
You Can Do Something about Measles Outbreaks
As of June 13, we have seen 477 measles cases in the United State this year. The number of cases is astounding to anyone who…
I was Duped by the Anti-Vaccine Movement
My journey into the anti-vaccination scene began when I became pregnant with my one and only child. It all started when I watched the documentary…
From Anti-Vax to Pro-Vax: Natural Parenting Perspective
Almost seven years ago my journey in motherhood began. My son was born into this world in our bedroom, though it left him scarred (a severe…
I’m a Crunchy, Libertarian Pro-vaxxer
I might be the last person you'd expect to be pro-vaccine. I might also be the first person you'd expect to be called a “hippie.”…
The Vaccine Mom on the Power of Information
When my daughter was born in January of 2013, I looked down at her and promised that I’d never let anything bad happen to her. Of…
Vaccinate to Protect Your Child and Julia, too
When I had little babies I was involved in many different parent/mothering groups, including a baby-wearing group and nursing mother’s group. A few of these…
Invisible Threat: Roxy and Ethan’s Story
 Invisible Threat is an eye-opening 40-minute documentary produced by California high school students that explores the science of vaccination and how fears and misperceptions have led…
Time in a Bottle: Protecting Kids against Pneumococcal Disease
In many ways, 1974 was the good old days. Jim Croce was saving time in a bottle and Connect Four sat under almost every Christmas…