Vaccine Video/Story of the Week

Follow this link to see National Geographic’s report about how the flu virus attacks its host, why it’s nearly impossible to eradicate and what scientists are doing to combat it.

Dr. LaSalle speaks about the importance of vaccines – to celebrate them during August’s National Immunization Awareness Month, she is encouraging everyone to use the social media hashtag #ShowUsYourShot. Follow this link to see how.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Danielle Stringer shares her experience and ideas that caused her to leave her vaccine-hesitancy behind and advocate for immunizations. Follow this link to see her speech.

How has a movement with zero scientific evidence become one of the World Health Organization’s top 10 threats to public health? NBC News’ Savannah Sellers breaks down the anti-vaccination movement. Follow this link to see the report.

Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases tells the story of one family’s struggles with shingles – follow this link to see the video.

A mother’s plea to anti-vaxxers – measles could kill her five-year-old son because he has cancer. Follow this link to see the video.

April 21, 2019: Why meningitis vaccination is so important for college students? This educational and compelling video by the Texas Children’s Hospital conveys the importance of young people receiving the meningococcal meningitis vaccine before going to college. Follow this link to see the video.

April 7, 2019: The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition, in partnership with 12 local immunization coalitions across the Commonwealth, launched the UDontGetIt campaign to increase vaccines among teens.

March 18, 2019: Mind a Minute speak about the importance of vaccines for children. Follow this link to see the video.