Becky’s granddaughter had just gotten the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.
By the weekend, her arm hurt. She had a small fever, was unusually tired, and had a headache.
Like so many parents and grandparents, Becky wanted answers — fast.
So she turned to VaxCalc.
What happened next is exactly why we built this tool.
Here’s VaxBot's breakdown — clear, fast, and deeply helpful:
📅 A timeline of possible side effects
⚠️ When to worry and seek medical attention
🗒️ A reminder that even “common” side effects are worth documenting
✅ Practical next steps
It was so helpful, Becky sent us this message right after:
“THANK YOU SO MUCH. FEEL FREE TO USE THIS AS AN EXAMPLE OF how helpful VaxBot can be.”
So we did.
You can view the full exchange below.
(Screenshots are shared with Becky’s full permission.)
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Why this matters:
Most pediatricians don’t have time to explain all this.
And if you’ve ever been gaslit or brushed off… you know how hard it is to get straight answers.
VaxCalc exists to protect families from being steamrolled.
We believe every family deserves to know what’s happening inside their child’s body — and how to make better decisions next time.
This wasn’t a one-time event.
It was the beginning of informed control.
You don’t have to feel powerless.
You can ask hard questions — and get clarity.
Becky did.
So can you.
