Quotes from Paul A. Offit

In April 2009, Brendalee and Julieanna Flint traveled to Washington, D.C., to speak to congressional staffers about the importance of vaccines. "Parents need to understand that when they choose not to vaccinate, they are making a decision for other people's children as well," said Brendalee. "Someone else chose Julieanna's path. It doesn't seem fair that someone like Jenny McCarthy can reach so many people while my little girl has no voice.