Tuesdays with Grace will host Dr. Coch and a free light lunch, all are welcome
By Mary Gardner-Ruch
According to a journal article in Oxford Academic Clinical Infectious Diseases, the development of highly effective vaccines, coupled with successful immunization programs, has led to high vaccination coverage, preventing suffering and death from vaccine-preventable diseases. Because of this success, many people don’t even know the diseases vaccines prevent.
Today, there are more concerns about possible adverse effects, which have affected vaccine coverage and increased disease rates. Statistics shared by PBS News on April 11, 2026, reported that in the first three months of 2026, the U.S. logged 1,671 measles cases. That’s 73% of the total from 2025, the worst year for the virus in more than three decades. In November, international health officials will determine whether measles remains eliminated in the U.S.
Some concerns from parents and individuals have been that vaccines contain harmful ingredients. Others have believed that vaccines cause Autism or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. There are parents who believe that it is better to have the childhood disease than the vaccine.
There are many concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. There are those who believe that you can get the virus from the vaccine, that there are microchips in the vaccine, or that it will alter your DNA.
Vaccines raise the question of parents’ rights versus society’s rights. Most people have their own view of vaccines. Wherever you stand, it is always good to be open to learning and educating yourself.
On Tuesday, April 21st, Dr. William Coch, MD will present a program for Tuesdays with Grace on Vaccinations: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
A light lunch will be served at 12:30, followed by the presentation. The event takes place at Grace United Church, located at 289 North Main Street in Wellsville. All are welcome.
