Ep. 53: Health Equity and Vaccines (w/ Dr. Nate Chomilo)
With the pandemic bringing a bright spotlight on vaccine hesitancy, people are under the impression that confidence varies by race and background. Why would that…
Ep. 52: Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines
This week, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously to recommend the Pfizer vaccine be given to kids ages 12-15. We invited…
Ep. 50: Switching Sides!
Don't worry! We aren't switching sides. Heather Simpson, former anti-vaccine influencer, already switched sides. She took a look at the science and decided she needed…
Ep. 49:The Unfamous Brother: Vaccinating On-Time Matters
Dr. Peter Sears is the not-famous brother of Dr. Jim and Dr. Bob Sears and a family physician. He is also an strong advocate for…
Ep. 48: Let’s Ask Dr. Stanley Plotkin About These COVID-19 Vaccines
Millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, which gives us a lot of information about the safety of these vaccines. We asked Dr. Stanley…
Ep. 47: Dr. Offit Talks COVID-19 Vaccines
It's here! The COVID-19 vaccine is going into people's arms as you read the letters in this post. Listen, this pandemic has been difficult in…
Ep. 46: Tracking the Anti-Vaccine Movement
The anti-vaccine movement is as old as vaccines, but the modern movement began with concerns about the whole-cell pertussis vaccine and seizures. It famously later…
Ep. 45: I Fought the (Anti-Vaccine) Law
Vaccine science is now fairly widely understood in the media and the general public, so where does someone wanting to spread disinformation about vaccines turn?…
Ep. 44: Can I quote you on that?
As we all wrap up National Immunization Awareness Month, Karen talks to loyal listener Amy about her son's organ transplant and then quizzes her to…
Right On Time
With my first child, I chose to delay and selectively vaccinate. I considered myself reasonably well-informed, and saw this as a way to mitigate perceived…