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.
Growing Up in an Anti-Vax Family
October 28, 2024
I was never convinced that vaccines were bad, but I was too young to question why my mother wouldn’t let me get them.Â
Kids With Transplants Need Community Immunity
October 21, 2024
My son is now almost three-and-a-half years old. His life shouldn’t be about us trying to dodge diseases.
How Kindness Changed My Mind About Vaccines
October 14, 2024
When it came time to enter college, I was horrified that I needed vaccinations to attend.
150 Days of Pertussis
October 7, 2024
I have been coughing for 5 months. You don't want your child to get this disease.
Herd Immunity Keeps Me Safe
October 3, 2024
Many people with my cancer don’t die from the cancer itself but from infectious disease.
Meningitis Put My Freshman Year on Hold
September 4, 2024
Always be mindful of the temptation to think 'it would never happen to me.'
How I Found Out I Had Hepatitis B
August 28, 2024
No one can guarantee that you won’t be exposed to the virus for the rest of their life.
Staying Hopeful with Hepatitis B
August 21, 2024
The stress that this virus has caused me and my family can be prevented with a vaccine.
Diphtheria Cost My Sister Her Life
August 5, 2024
When I was younger, I never thought being unvaccinated was a problem.
I Wish I Knew How Bad Pertussis Could Be
July 29, 2024
When offered the Tdap vaccine, I refused, not knowing its importance.
How Anti-Vax Myths Can Appeal to Autism Parents
July 22, 2024
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
July 15, 2024
Starting daycare at the peak of cold and flu season was a choice that wasn’t really a choice at all.