Why My Daughters Got the HPV Vaccine
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…
Information about Pneumonia
There has been a lot of talk since 1998 as to whether vaccines cause autism. Though I have been loath to enter this conversation, it…
Information about MMR Vaccine
While the world is consumed with justifiable fears of COVID-19, measles, polio, and even diphtheria are finding pathways to resurgence. What is going on with…
Information about Haemophilus influenzae
I think about children and vaccines more than the average person. I'm an emergency medicine physician, and a parent's decision to vaccinate his or her…
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…