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Vaccine Myth: Vaccines Are Not Part of a Natural Lifestyle
Learn why vaccines can actually enhance a natural lifestyle.
Vaccine Myths: The COVID-19 Edition
Here’s a short list of COVID-19 claims and what the current science says.
Vaccine Myth: Vaccines are Just Money-Makers for Big Pharma & Doctors
There’s a lot of inaccurate information online that can be hard to identify, particularly about whether vaccines are simply money-makers for pharmaceutical companies and doctors. Here’s the evidence, supported by numbers.
A Parent’s Story: Vaccines Protect Immunocompromised People Like Me
Today, we share Tom’s story. Tom is a Connecticut parent who has a special condition that makes his body less able to fight disease.
Why Vaccines During Pregnancy Are So Important
Recent data from the CDC shows that just over half of women surveyed received either a Tdap or flu vaccine during pregnancy; only 35% received both. Here’s why Boost is working to improve those statistics.
Sorting through the Noise: 6 Tips For Evaluating Vaccine Information Online
Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of vaccine information online? Or unsure how to evaluate trustworthy sources from unverified information? Here are 6 ways to sort through the noise.
The Safety of Vaccine Ingredients: Part Three (Formaldehyde & Other Ingredients)
In part three of our blog series, we’re sharing the purpose of vaccine ingredients like formaldehyde, egg proteins, antibiotics, and gelatin.
The Safety of Vaccine Ingredients: Part Two (Mercury)
In part two of our blog series on vaccine ingredients, we’re taking a look at mercury — and helping to sort through the confusion about its history in vaccines.
The Safety of Vaccine Ingredients: Part One (Aluminum)
When you’re not familiar with the ingredients in vaccines, they can seem a little unsettling. Here’s part one in a blog series about common vaccine ingredients, such as aluminum, and why they’re necessary — and safe.
A Parent's Story: Vaccines Did Not Cause My Son’s Autism
Read an excerpt of a story by a Portland mother whose son has autism.
Producing Prevention: The Complex Development of Vaccines
In today’s guest post, you’ll get overview of common vaccine-related terms and a brief history of the development of vaccines in the United States.
A History of Measles in the United States
Today’s blog post is brought to you by a guest contributor from MPH@GW, the online Master of Public Health from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University.
The Importance of Community Immunity
What is community immunity, and why is it important? See how community immunity benefits your family as well your community’s most vulnerable populations.
Vaccines are Safe (and Save Lives)
You may hear a lot of conflicting messages about vaccines, so we’re here to cut through the noise and provide answers about vaccine safety.
Protecting Your Infant or Young Child from the Measles Outbreak
Hear from a professional on the best ways to protect infants and young children from the recent measles outbreaks in Oregon and Washington.
The MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Measles Outbreaks
With the outbreaks of measles in Oregon and Washington, parents are understandably considered.
This blog post explores the concept of “viral shedding,” and explains why the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine does not cause outbreaks of measles.
Do You Know How Vaccines Work? Here’s a Simple Analogy.
What are vaccines, and how do they help our bodies fight disease? Read on for a simple analogy that’ll help you sort out what vaccines are, and how they work.