Massachusetts Citizens for Vaccination Choice

Not surprisingly, “Are there any support groups in my area?” is one of the questions we are asked most frequently. Regrettably, the short answer is “no,” at least not to our knowledge.

The hopeful news, however, is that in significant ways, the people who have sought us out to ask questions and seek the camaraderie of those with a similar perspective on vaccination have become a community of sorts. We have therefore in the past sent out queries for parents looking to get together with other like-minded people in their immediate areas. We have asked members to recommend doctors for interested parents. And we’ve sent out requests on behalf of parents--content to communicate via email--simply looking to discuss the issue with other parents across the state who have traveled the same path. 

So, are there support groups up and running in Amherst or Provincetown or Springfield? Probably not. Are there folks in the state who might be able to help with your particular concern or question? Yes; let us know and we’ll do our best to help. Alternatively, are you interested in establishing a group in your town or region? If so, we might be able to help you network.

Questioning vaccine mandates is not a mainstream pastime. So we’re all in the position--enviable if arduous--of seeking out and building our own communities of support.