‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows

is very high for public health nurses, and they’re often just trying to keep up with the demand for vaccinations and other services. But I think building trust and having those conversations is so important.\”Vandenberg also stressed the importance of community support. When parents feel supported and understood, they are more likely to make informed decisions about vaccines.\”We need to come together as a community to support each other, to educate each other, and to understand each other’s perspectives,\” she said. \”It’s not about judging or shaming, but about listening and providing information.\”As the measles outbreak continues to grow in Alberta, parents like Jillian Carter and Mackenzie Sailer are navigating these difficult conversations with grace and understanding. They are doing everything they can to keep their children safe while also respecting the choices of others.\”It’s a challenging time for all of us, but we need to come together as a community to support each other,\” said Carter. \”We may have different opinions, but we can still have respectful conversations and work together to protect our children and our community.\”In the end, the most important thing is to keep our children safe and healthy. And that starts with open, honest conversations and a supportive community that values understanding and compassion above all else.