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Vax Talk Podcast

Vax Talk Podcast

Vax Talk is the podcast for people who want to do something about outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and who understand that knowledge is power. We will discuss the latest news about vaccines and the impact they have on our communities, our families, and our friendships.

Vax Talk is also on Stitcher, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, choose an episode below and start listening.

Episodes

Ep. 82: Measles and Bird Flu and RSV–Oh My!

Special guest Dr. Joe Bresee from the Task Force for Global Health shares expert insights on pandemic preparedness, vaccine innovation, and global immunization efforts.

Ep. 81: Vaccines Are Required for School

We sit down with renowned vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit to explore the critical role of school vaccine requirements in protecting public health. Dr. Offit shares insights from his decades…

Ep. 80: Mpox with Dr. Kuppalli

In this episode of VaxTalk, we dive into the latest on mpox, previously known as monkeypox. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli from the University of Texas Southwestern joins us to explain what…

Ep. 79: Polio in Gaza

For the first time in 25 years, a child in Gaza has come down with a case of paralytic polio. This situation was serious enough to produce a cease-fire between…

Ep. 78: Dr. Michelle Fiscus, the Queen of Vaccine

Karen recently attended a conference where one of her favorite vaccine champions, Dr. Michelle Fiscus, medical director at the Association of Immunization Managers, asked her when she could come on…

Ep. 77: Patsy Stinchfield Tells Us Why We Should Care About Measles

As of April 11, the U.S. has seen 121 measles cases this year. Patsy Stinchfield, President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, takes us back in time to previous…

Ep. 76: Tell Paul Offit When It’s Over

What caused SARS-CoV-2? Are vaccine mandates necessary? Is COVID here to stay? How can we protect ourselves in this new world? These are just some of the questions Dr. Paul…

Ep. 75: Brandy Zadrozny Hikes with RFK Jr.

Last fall, NBC News journalist Brandy Zadrozny took a hike with Robert F Kennedy Jr and published her interview with him. She has written extensively about him and the anti-vaccine…

Ep. 74: Game Night

No Google Allowed! Put your Google down, and join our Vax Ambassadors for some fun! Each month, our Vax Ambassadors meet to learn something new about vaccines. This December, we…

Ep. 73: A Shot in the Arm

The pandemic caused a lot of pain, from the loss of lives to COVID itself to the burnout and moral injury of people working on the front lines. Our world…

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