In this episode, Dr. Dean Mitchell welcomes back Dr. Paul Offit, the Maurice Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, to discuss the current state of vaccine misinformation and the importance of understanding how vaccines work.
In the episode, listeners will take a journey through the history of vaccines, the great minds whose scientific discoveries shaped the fabric of our society, and Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Dean's own experience with vaccines in their respective careers. The conversation then turns to cutting edge dialogue, with Dr. Offit expressing his own concerns with vaccines (particularly their additives) as well as the tumultuous debate doctors find themselves in today.
With his characteristic wit, expertise, and ability to render the complex into the simple, Dr. Offit sheds light on the science behind vaccines and offers a reassuring message for those who may be skeptical. Additionally, listeners will find information on what vaccines they should look into for their selves and their families. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will leave you better equipped to make informed decisions about your health. Learn more about the importance of vaccination, the science behind how vaccines work, and the myths and misconceptions that have been perpetuated about vaccines by listening in!
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