To Immunity and Beyond! Don't Toy Around With Vaccines

Unbiased Science

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Education, Health & Fitness, Science

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🗓️ 29 May 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Measles, once on the brink of eradication in the U.S., is making a dangerous comeback. Serese Marotta, Director of Advocacy and Education at Vaccinate Your Family, joined Jess to share her personal journey, the loss of her son to a vaccine-preventable illness, which shaped her life's commitment to vaccine education. They discuss the challenges of vaccine hesitancy, the concept of herd immunity, and the work being done by community health workers to educate and engage communities. The conversation highlights the need for empathy, tailored approaches, and storytelling to address vaccine hesitancy and protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. The two explore the importance of effective science communication and the emotional and human elements involved in decision-making about vaccines. They both share personal stories and discuss the impact of misinformation and the need for accurate information. They also address common concerns about vaccine schedules and the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The conversation concludes with a discussion on building trust in vaccines and the importance of thinking about vaccines as a way to stay healthy. You don't want to miss this! All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/to-immunity-and-beyond-dont-toy-around-with-vaccines (00:20) The Dangerous Comeback of Measles (08:56) Vaccine Hesitancy and Measles Outbreaks (11:22) Vaccination as a Team Sport (22:13) Challenges and Threats to Vaccine Preventable Diseases (24:37) Empathy and Storytelling in Vaccine Education (26:39) The Impact of Misinformation on Vaccine Decision-Making (31:34) Understanding Vaccine Schedules and Safety (35:44) Thinking of Vaccines as a Way to Stay Healthy (40:17) Final Thoughts: Building Trust in Vaccines Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to [email protected], with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.3	ukes slash turn it up. Welcome to Unbiased Science, where we bring scientific method to the madness on your host and public health
0:56.4	scientist, Dr. Jess Steyer. And today, we are going to talk about measles. So measles, once on the brink
1:05.8	of eradication in the U.S. is making a dangerous comeback, especially in communities with low vaccination rates. This is happening in the U.S. is making a dangerous comeback, especially in communities with low vaccination rates.
1:13.6	This is happening in the U.S., but also elsewhere around the globe. So much so that the latest
1:20.4	measles outbreak jeopardizes the U.S.'s progress toward measles elimination.
1:26.8	Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines,
1:31.1	measles cases have been on the rise in large part due to vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
1:38.2	We must work together to reignite a culture of immunization in the U.S. by addressing parents' vaccine questions
1:46.6	and concerns to safeguard the strides we've made in preventing and even eliminating dangerous
1:54.0	diseases. And unfortunately, just last week, news broke that an unvaccinated child under the age of five died from measles
2:04.5	in Ontario, Canada, just underscoring that this isn't, I think some people write off measles
2:12.0	is just a skin rash or something, not serious. And that's sort of because we're a victim of our own success,
2:19.7	right? Because vaccines have been so successful. And unfortunately, these gaps in vaccine
2:26.5	uptake have threatened our progress. So today I am joined by a very special guest,
2:35.6	Cirise Marada.
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