Fall is a busy time of year. Back-to-school is in full force, and the holidays are on the horizon. It’s also when new flu and COVID-19 vaccines become available.

And while seasonal vaccines may feel like just one more thing on your already overflowing to do list, they play a big part in keeping people safer and healthier.

Here are some fast answers to common questions I get asked about seasonal vaccinations.

How do you thank someone properly for saving your life? Seriously, how do you accomplish that in a way that the recipient might find meaningful, too?

That was the question I faced in August 2020, after completing treatment for breast cancer at MD Anderson The Woodlands — during the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For me, the best way to express my gratitude is to quilt. So, I made quilts for two of my oncologists: breast...