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Grandparents for Vaccines: Combatting Hesitancy Through Trust

10/16/2025

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Teri Mills, a retired nurse, co-founded Grandparents for Vaccines to address vaccine hesitancy.
Lesley Thompson, a vaccination advocate who lost her grandson to meningitis, shares her story and encourages discussions about vaccines.
Pediatrician Pia Pannaraj notes the limited side effects of meningitis vaccines and their role in preventing severe illness.
The organization aims to foster informed conversations about vaccination in American households, countering misinformation and promoting trust in healthcare professionals.

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Story summary

Teri Mills, a retired nurse, co-founded Grandparents for Vaccines to address vaccine hesitancy.
Lesley Thompson, a vaccination advocate who lost her grandson to meningitis, shares her story and encourages discussions about vaccines.
Pediatrician Pia Pannaraj notes the limited side effects of meningitis vaccines and their role in preventing severe illness.
The organization aims to foster informed conversations about vaccination in American households, countering misinformation and promoting trust in healthcare professionals.