Vaccines Work, Whether or Not You Believe in Them
Offered By: American Society for Microbiology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the science and controversies surrounding vaccines in this recorded episode from the "Vaccines in the 21st Century" meeting at the University of California, Irvine. Join hosts Vincent Racaniello and Rich Condit as they engage in discussions with experts Stacy Schultz-Cherry, Douglas Diekema, and Andrew Noymer about vaccine facts and fiction. Delve into topics such as the effectiveness of vaccines, post-honeymoon measles outbreaks, public trust in vaccination, profit concerns, vaccine mandates, herd immunity, and the retracted Lancet paper. Examine common myths about vaccines, compare vaccines to antibiotics, and consider the debate surrounding personal belief exemptions and the elimination of non-medical exemptions. Gain valuable insights into the complex world of immunization and its impact on public health in this informative hour-long conversation.
Syllabus
Intro
Welcome
What are vaccines
Posthoneymoon measles outbreaks
Negative reaction
Trust
Profits
Mandates
Herd immunity
Lancet paper retracted
Conflict of interest
Vaccine schedule
Myths about vaccines
Vaccines vs antibiotics
Personal belief exemptions
Eliminating nonmedical exemptions
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
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