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elizabethjacobs.bsky.social
GrandparentsForVaccines has a website now. This is a fantastic organization doing great work! 💕

@nurseteria.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
nurseteria.bsky.social
When you are watching @maddow.msnbc.com on TV and realize the op ed you co authored with @donnagaffney.bsky.social is on the screen and #RachelMaddow is talking about #GrandparentsforVaccines ! (and BTW we don't consider ourselves to be old 😀 We prefer seasoned)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgYL...
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YouTube video by Teri Mills
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October 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
margaretnielsen.bsky.social
Excellent idea - #GrandparentsForVaccines can share experiences from the decades before vaccines could protect us from diseases like measles and polio.
maddow.bsky.social Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · Sep 8
"The group brings together hundreds of grandparents nationwide who lived through diseases such as polio, tuberculosis and measles — illnesses once thought eliminated in the United States..."

www.kgw.com/article/news...
Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations
New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.
www.kgw.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
inthebasement.bsky.social
#maddow #GrandparentsForVaccines
maddow.bsky.social Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · Sep 8
"The group brings together hundreds of grandparents nationwide who lived through diseases such as polio, tuberculosis and measles — illnesses once thought eliminated in the United States..."

www.kgw.com/article/news...
Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations
New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.
www.kgw.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
gparents4vaccines.bsky.social
Grandparents for Vaccines (GFV) state leaders held a strategy meeting today. Although progress has been made since GFV launched nearly 2 months ago, there’s still lots to do. We welcome newcomers to the state teams — email grandparentsforvaccines@gmail.com to learn more.
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
drjudystone.bsky.social
Another great op-ed from @nurseteria.bsky.social and @donnagaffney.bsky.social on grandparents fiercely protecting their families through #vaccination

www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/us-v...
#GrandparentsForVaccines.
www.charlotteobserver.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
drjudystone.bsky.social
Why Grandparents Must Lead on Vaccines progressive.org/op-eds/why-g...

Valuable perspective from @nurseteria.bsky.social and @donnagaffney.bsky.social

#Vaccines save lives #GrandparentsForVaccines
Why Grandparents Must Lead on Vaccines
Many of today’s parents, having never witnessed the devastating effects of polio or whooping cough, are being lulled into a dangerous complacency. But we grandparents remember—and our grandkids are co...
progressive.org
September 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
jeanie31199.bsky.social
#GrandparentsForVaccines
maddow.bsky.social Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · Sep 8
"The group brings together hundreds of grandparents nationwide who lived through diseases such as polio, tuberculosis and measles — illnesses once thought eliminated in the United States..."

www.kgw.com/article/news...
Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations
New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.
www.kgw.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
gparents4vaccines.bsky.social
Wondering what #GrandparentsforVaccines is all about?

Take a look at nurseteria.bsky.social and donnagaffney.bsky.social op ed published this week in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
We remember. That’s why grandparents are standing up for vaccines: Donna A. Gaffney and Teri Mills
Now is the time for all grandparents to do something to protect our grandchildren from this growing and preventable threat to their lives. Add your voice to this vital conversation by joining Grandpar...
www.cleveland.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
nurseteria.bsky.social
As noted by @joycewhitevance.bsky.social second Alabama child dies of flu.
Urging every grandparent to join #GrandparentsforVaccines
Vaccine disinformation is killing our grandkids. Parents need facts and truth-these diseases are harmful and lethal!

mynbc15.com/news/local/a...
Second Alabama child dies from flu-related complications
ALABAMA -- A 14-year-old high school freshman in Alabama died from flu-related complications on Monday.
mynbc15.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:52 AM
nurseteria.bsky.social
Oregon pediatrician responds to HHS decision to remove influenza vaccine from recommended childhood vaccination schedule.

#GrandparentsforVaccines strongly advises using American Academy of Pediatric recommendations. Don't risk your kids health-get them vaccinated!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2uw...
Wendy-Oregon
YouTube video by Grandparents for Vaccines
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January 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
nurseteria.bsky.social
#GrandparentsforVaccines has launched on TIK TOK and we could really use your support on following us! If you would like to make a TIK TOK video for us to post, please send a DM. We are in this to change the conversation to one of empathy, understanding and facts because vaccines save lives.
Listen to this heartfelt message from a new grandpa. Just in: Grandparents for Vaccines has been named one of the 20 public health wins by Your Local Epidemiologist. See article here: https://open.su...
TikTok video by grandparentsforvaccines
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January 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM
nurseteria.bsky.social
@gparents4vaccines.bsky.social is now officially on BSKY!!

We need followers. :-) Check out this amazing video where Pat Crago describes what he remembers during his hospitalization with polio. Join us: grandparentsforvaccines.com

For media requests email us at grandparentsforvaccines@gmail.com
gparents4vaccines.bsky.social Grandparents For Vaccines @gparents4vaccines.bsky.social · Oct 24
Welcome all new followers! And special thanks to @wkyc.bsky.social for hosting Grandparents for Vaccines Founder and President Arthur Lavin yesterday. Dr. Patrick Crago shares what it was like to be a 5 year old child with polio - before a vaccine was available.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3-H...
Grandparents for Vaccines founder explains mission on 3News
YouTube video by WKYC Channel 3
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October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
nurseteria.bsky.social
Thank you @robincogan.bsky.social for highlighting the success of #GrandparentsforVaccines
With your help and the help of grandparents across the country, we will be the "antidote" to vaccine disinformation because we know vaccines work, they are safe, and they keep our grandkids healthy!
December 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
drjudystone.bsky.social
New post: The Hepatitis B vaccine is at risk from the new CDC advisory committee members. Here's why.

#ACIP #HepatitisB #HepatitisPrevention #CDC #newborn
#DefendPublicHealth #GrandparentsForVaccines

Thanks @doritreiss.bsky.social @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social @nurseteria.bsky.social
Why The Hepatitis B Birth Dose Is At Risk From New CDC Vaccine Advisors
New members of the CDC vax advisory committee (ACIP) are opposed to newborn Hepatitis B vaccine, believing them not needed for most, and dangerous. Data contradicts that.
www.forbes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
nurseteria.bsky.social
Great waking up on a Sunday morning to @thebulwark.com piece on #GrandparentsforVaccines by reporter Jonathan Cohn.
If you want to know what life was like pre-vaccines talk to your grandparents.

www.thebulwark.com/p/meet-the-h...
Meet the Horrified Grandparents Fighting for Vaccines
They remember what diseases like measles are really like—and want the rest of America to know before it’s too late.
www.thebulwark.com
March 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM
nurseteria.bsky.social
Announcing #GrandparentsforVaccines first video submission in Spanish! Diego, from Florida, speaks up for the health and protection of our grandchildren, urging parents to keep kids safe through vaccination.
Please watch and share!

www.youtube.com/shorts/q8x6O...
Diego-Florida
YouTube video by Grandparents for Vaccines
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January 20, 2026 at 11:08 PM
nurseteria.bsky.social
Parents are joining the grandparents and standing up for vaccines as the United States is facing its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years. There are now over 607 reported cases in just the first month of 2026.
#GrandparentsforVaccines
@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHiN...
Mindy-New Jersey
YouTube video by Grandparents for Vaccines
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January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
ringoburns.bsky.social
#GrandparentsforVaccines.
September 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
humanityexists.bsky.social
#GrandparentsforVaccines
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
nurseteria.bsky.social
One grandma describes how meningitis took the life of her HEALTHY 2 y old grandson. HHS no longer recommends this vaccine for healthy kids, but they are at risk too.
Watch how love, loss, and hope move #GrandparentsforVaccines to protect every child from preventable disease.
Media may contact us.
Lesley – Colorado
YouTube video by Grandparents for Vaccines
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January 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
peaceispriceless.bsky.social
LOVE THIS!!
I talk to my children, grandchildren cousins and friends!
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#GrandparentsForVaccines
October 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
margaretnielsen.bsky.social
#GrandparentsForVaccines share experiences of life before vaccines
maddow.bsky.social Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · Sep 8
"The group brings together hundreds of grandparents nationwide who lived through diseases such as polio, tuberculosis and measles — illnesses once thought eliminated in the United States..."

www.kgw.com/article/news...
Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations
New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.
www.kgw.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
lseefeldt.bsky.social
Just welcomed our first grandchild October 13th. #GrandparentsforVaccines
nurseteria.bsky.social Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🇬🇱 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 🐸 @nurseteria.bsky.social · Oct 20
When you are watching @maddow.msnbc.com on TV and realize the op ed you co authored with @donnagaffney.bsky.social is on the screen and #RachelMaddow is talking about #GrandparentsforVaccines ! (and BTW we don't consider ourselves to be old 😀 We prefer seasoned)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgYL...
GFVRachelMaddow
YouTube video by Teri Mills
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
drjudystone.bsky.social
New: As an infectious disease doc and mother, "What Parents should know about the new Hep B vax guidelines"

www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...

#HepatitisB #grandparentsforvaccines #VaccinesSaveLives #CDC #acip #vaccines #RFKJr
Hepatitis B Birth Dose: What Parents Should Know About New Guidelines
As an infectious disease doctor and mother, these are my recommendations for how parents might think about the new CDC advisory committee Hepatitis B vaccine guidelines.
www.forbes.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM