This site is for parents in Ashland, Oregon and beyond. Making the decision of whether or not to immunize is a huge responsibility and we believe it’s most important you make an informed choice. Whatever your current views are on vaccines, this site is designed to serve as a resource for you.
Ashland Child features testimonials from parents who live in the Rogue Valley. Learn how they made their decisions.
Vaccines protect from disease by allowing our bodies to perform a “practice run” in protecting itself against germs.
There’s a lot of misinformation about vaccines. We help you sort out what’s credible and what’s not. And we are here to answer your questions.
Ashland, Oregon has the highest rate of immunization exemptions in the state. To protect our children against a measles outbreak, 93–95% coverage is needed. Ashland falls below that coverage. View Ashland Statistics
The 1918 influenza pandemic is remembered for the massive loss of life it caused.
Conservative estimates suggest there were 20-50 million victims while other estimates go as high as 100 million. That was 3-6% of the world’s population at the time.
Life expectancy in many countries fell by decades.
The 1918 influenza pandemic is remembered for the massive loss of life it caused. Conservative estimates suggest there were 20-50
Introducing Boost Oregon, a parent-led community that educates Oregonians about the safety and benefits of childhood vaccinations. Boost Oregon came
by Peg Kehret This 2016-2017 Oregon Battle of the Books selection tells the true story of Peg Kehret, who at
