Listen to Social Media as a tool for advocacy with The Vaccine Mom on Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. Amy. Description: Today, we have a very special guest, Taryn Chapman, also known as “The Vaccine Mom” on Instagram, to talk about the power of social media as an advocacy tool. She […]
Visit the Vaccine Resources Page!
Check out The Vaccine Mom’s favorite resources on the new Vaccine Resources web page! The collection will continue to grow as new resources are made available from trusted organizations. The Vaccine Mom is a scientist in molecular medicine and vaccines, as well as a science communicator, vaccine advocate, and mom of two. She’s vetted and […]
The Vaccine Mom’s Journey of Advocacy
“There was never a question in my mind, even from a young age, that I would be a scientist. Forty years ago, not many women became scientists. Even today, women are less likely to enter the STEAM field than men. When I interviewed for my first professional position as an immunologist in a USF chemical […]
Vaccines Can Limit Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to public health. It decreases the effectiveness of treating bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. AMR happens when microbes change over time and stop responding to medications that once treated infections, causing a higher risk of the spread of disease, severe illness, and death. Overuse or inappropriate use of […]