knowyourvaccines

22/10/2024

Don’t let pertussis outbreaks ruin your Halloween! Make sure you and your family are protected against whooping cough

26/09/2024

It’s almost flu season! Every year, flu vaccines are made to match the expected circulating strains, and this year there’s a big update (swipe to learn more)

15/08/2024

College students may need to get vaccinated before starting school, so now’s a great time to make sure you’re up to date!

08/08/2024

It’s back to school season, so it’s a great time to make sure you and your family are up to date on your vaccines. (Make sure to check specific school requirements and talk to your child’s pediatrician as well)

24/07/2024

We have a new pneumococcal vaccine! To learn more about this vaccine and its ingredients, go to Know Your Vaccines (link in bio)

31/05/2024

You may have heard people say “the dose makes the poison,” but what does this phrase actually mean and how does it apply to vaccine ingredients?

29/04/2024

People often like to talk about natural immunity as a replacement for vaccines, but how does natural immunity really compare to vaccine-derived immunity?

03/04/2024

Happy adolescent immunization action week!

12/03/2024

Tune in this Thursday to hear me speak on this panel along with vaccine experts and college administrators. This topic is so important for public health, and I am honored to be part of this discussion.

31/01/2024

Measles cases have been rising recently due to low vaccination rates. To learn about measles vaccination, visit Know Your Vaccines (link in bio)

08/01/2024

Fun fact: the meningitis B-4C vaccine (Bexsero) also provides some protection against gonorrhea

07/12/2023

Whether or not you can pronounce an ingredient name does not indicate safety. Lots of substances we encounter everyday have names that sound scary, but that does not make them dangerous. To learn more, visit knowyourvaccines.org

16/11/2023

If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late! Learn more about the different flu vaccines and their ingredients at knowyourvaccines.org (link in bio)

28/10/2023

09/10/2023

As pathogens mutate, we sometimes need updated vaccines. Once a vaccine is approved, updated versions of the same formulation do not necessarily need clinical trials.

For up-to-date information about vaccine ingredients, go to knowyourvaccines.org

04/09/2023

There has been a lot of misinformation about the new COVID-19 variant. Let’s debunk this claim

16/07/2023

The approved childhood vaccine schedule has been thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy.
Alternate schedules have not been shown to be any safer or more effective than the standard schedule.
For more information about vaccines, visit knowyourvaccines.org

12/06/2023

This is a common myth about vaccines. Getting multiple vaccines at once has been shown to be safe and not overwhelm the immune system. For more information, visit Know Your Vaccines (link in bio)

12/05/2023

What is thimerosal and why is it used in vaccines? Thimerosal is used as a preservative in some flu vaccines to prevent contamination. For more information about vaccine ingredients, go to knowyourvaccines.org

20/04/2023

The FDA announced that the original monovalent vaccines are no longer authorized in the US. What are the new recommendations and why are they changing?

21/03/2023

After the COVID-19 vaccines were released, it took a while for the vaccines to be approved for children. COVID-19 vaccines for children required some additional research on safety and effectiveness specifically for children.

01/03/2023

You might be surprised that Mississippi has the highest rate of childhood vaccination in the US. Vaccine mandates work, and Mississippi banned non-medical exemptions in 1979. Learn more here and at knowyourvaccines.org (link in bio)

08/02/2023

Not all vaccine exemptions are the same! There are three types of vaccine exemptions and the laws for them vary by state