FACTSinnated

Today, our host Hope talks with Dr. Katy Evans and Dr. Julie Sweetland about health communication strategies and the "surround sound" around vaccines and our healthcare system. Our guests discuss how public health communicators can build trust and help adolescents navigate misinformation in the digital landscape. FrameWorks Institute: Instagram: @frameworksinstitute LinkedIn: FrameWorks...

Pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. David Higgins discusses the importance of vaccine confidence, trusted health communication, and how healthcare providers can better engage with adolescents and families. In this episode, he shares insights from his work in pediatric medicine and public health while exploring practical ways to build trust and improve vaccine conversations.

Welcome to the AIAW episode of FACTSinnated! Today, our host Hope is joined by epidemiologist, data scientist, and science communicator Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD, best known as the voice behind Your Local Epidemiologist. In this episode, we discuss the origin and evolution of YLE, how AI is shaping the way people make healthcare decisions, and the challenges parents face in distinguishing bet...

Our host Hope is joined by Jamie Schanbaum, public health advocate and the founder of The J.A.M.I.E. Group , a nonprofit dedicated to meningococcal disease awareness, education, and prevention. Jamie is widely known for her leadership in vaccine advocacy following surviving meningococcal septicemia while a college student. She has played a key role in advancing meningococcal vaccination policy for...

Our host Hope is joined by Dr. Demetre Daskalakis to discuss vaccines for children and adolescents, social media, community engagement, and more. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis speaks about his time working in New York City's HIV response and the COVID-19 pandemic. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/ X: https://x.com/dr_demetre

Our host Sophie is joined by youth vaccine advocate Annabel Sparano to discuss teen perspectives on vaccination. They go over tools for talking to teens about vaccines, the importance of vaccinations for teenagers and why its important to centre youth in the conversation.

Our host Hope is joined by Dr. Allison Hill. Dr. Allison Hill is the Director of Practice Implementation & Professional Affairs at American Pharmacists Association where she leads initiatives that advance sustainable pharmacist’s patient care services. Her portfolio includes vaccines as she represents APhA on numerous immunization coalitions and workgroups. Prior to Allison’s current role, her...

Our host Hope is joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm. Dr. Michael Osterholm is an internationally recognized epidemiologist and infectious disease expert, serving as the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Osterholm shares information about the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), including details about the creation and goals of t...

It's back to school season! Our host Sophie talks to school nurse, Alicia Warden. Alicia has been a school nurse for 17 years, and is currently the Lead RN and Health Services Supervisor in her district. They discuss the role of school nurses, the importance of vaccination and steps you can take to make sure you or your child are safe, healthy and ready to learn as we head back to school!

Our host Sophie is joined by behavioral scientist and University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Alison Buttenheim. They dive into Dr. Buttenheim’s work,including how “Mental Models” help shape our understanding of vaccine behavior. They also discuss the changing vaccine landscape, tips for finding credible information and how to be a vaccine advocate in your community.

Our host Sophie is joined by CBS News Medical Contributor, internist and infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder.  They discuss the changing field of public health communications, mistrust in public health, and “prebunk” some common vaccine misconceptions.   X: @celinegounder  Instagram – @drcelinegounder  Bluesky- @celinegounder.com   

We’re joined by Patti Wukovits, nurse and founder of the Kimberly Coffey Foundation and co-founder of the American Society for Meningitis Prevention, who turned personal tragedy into national advocacy for meningitis prevention. Patti shares her journey from losing her 17-year-old daughter, Kimberly, to Meningitis B, to becoming a leading voice for adolescent vaccination. We talk about how meningoc...

Dr. Cindy Leifer, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Cornell University, discusses the critical importance of adolescent and young adult immunization. She shares insights into how vaccines work, the challenges of combating vaccine misinformation, and strategies for building trust in science. Dr. Leifer emphasizes the role of reliable sources and effective communication in navigating the...

PedsDocTalk is a multiplatform resource dedicated to spreading accurate health information for Mom’s. Today, our host Sophie sits down with Dr. Mona, a pediatrician, Mom and the creator of PedsDocTalk to discuss strategies for moms of adolescents and young adults to combat vaccine misinformation.  Dr. Mona can be found on all platforms @PedsDocTalk.

We’re joined by Deanna Troust, founder of Truth in Common, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring fact-based decision-making and empowering individuals to navigate the complexities of today’s information landscape. We also explore the intersection of misinformation, public health, and social division, offering tools for navigating today’s complex information landscape. Listeners will gain insight into...

We’re joined by Jessica McDonald, a seasoned science journalist with a focus on addressing the growing issue of vaccine misinformation. Jessica shares her journey into science journalism and discusses why tackling vaccine misinformation, especially online, is more crucial than ever. We dive into some of the most common misconceptions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, including concerns about myoca...

Today, we sit down with Dr. Linda Eckert, a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Adjunct Professor in Global Health with an Infectious Diseases Fellowship at the University of Washington. We discuss her new book Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer and the importance of preventing this disease. Dr. Eckert also delves into why getting the HPV vaccine at a young age, starting at 9 yea...

Eric, Lindsey, Archer, and Nolan each have a unique background and lived experiences that have shaped their interest in adolescent vaccination. Join us for a new episode of FACTSinnated, featuring a discussion with four young adult vaccine advocates. On this episode, we’ll hear about their path to becoming vaccine advocates, what it takes to make their voice heard, and how they’ve been able to mak...

On this episode of FACTSinnated, we sat down with Dr. Andrea Love, immunologist and microbiologist, and an expert podcaster herself, to discuss the role of immunization in keeping adolescents and young adults, and their communities, healthy. Dr. Love discusses the common misconceptions and beliefs of parents of teens and where to find unbiased, credible resources about vaccines. Dr. Love shares he...

Join us for an exciting new episode of FACTSinnated, Unity Consortium’s mythbusting podcast. Today we’ll hear from Dr. Jason Zucker in a recap of his work with the CDC and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during the Mpox outbreak of 2022. Dr. Zucker discusses the importance of STI prevention through vaccination, testing and treatment options for those at risk or who have contracted Mpox...

Dr. Arthur Caplan, a renowned expert in bioethics. Our host, Natalie Cordero, sits down with Dr. Caplan and Nathaniel to explore the ethical considerations surrounding adolescent vaccination including the importance of patient autonomy, and the evolving landscape. 

We all hold many different roles as a part of our identities: practitioner, parent, caregiver, family member, all with important lived experiences as members of society. On this special, double feature episode tune in to hear from Phyllis E. Greenberger, Senior Vice President of Science & Health Policy, in her journey from childhood through parenthood recovering from measles, later facing seve...

Cervical cancer survivor, vaccine advocate, and the CEO of Cervivor, Tamika Felder, joins us on FACTSinnated to discuss the importance of HPV vaccination. On this episode hosted by intern Natalie Mar Cordero, Tamika shares her experience with cervical cancer, all things HPV, and how she became a vaccine advocate.  

Hosted by Natalie Cordero, Dr. Peter Marks, the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the Food and Drug Administration, joins us to discuss how the FDA is keeping adolescents and young adults in mind as they continue to tackle vaccine development.  

On this episode of FACTSinnated, Dr. Walter A. Orenstein discusses the importance of staying up-to-date on COVID-19 immunizations and booster shots, where and when adolescents and young adults can get vaccinated, and recurrent themes in vaccine hesitancy. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to now, the world has experienced an immense amount of change in our healthcare systems. One importa...