Vaccinations are the best way to prevent many infections. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated put their own health at serious risk and can pass illnesses on to others around them. These real-life stories provide a sobering reminder about the dangers of remaining unvaccinated.

A Daughter Lost to Meningococcal Disease Read Linda’s Story	Living With Consequences of Chickenpox Read Elizabeth’s Story
HPV Causes Cancer Scare Read a Mother’s Story	A 10-month old Whooping Cough Survivor Read Aleshya’s Story
A Family Struggles with Measles Read Kerry’s Story

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