North Carolinians need leaders to stand up for childhood vaccines

By: Dr. Jenna Beckham

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Preparing to welcome a new baby is one of the most joyful and exciting seasons in a family’s life, and as an OB-GYN, it’s an honor to walk alongside families during this time—answering questions about everything from safe sleep setups to whether that sudden craving is normal. Even if vaccines aren’t the first thing on everyone’s mind, they remain one of the most important tools we have to keep patients and families healthy.

Until recently, …

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