What we get wrong about vaccine hesitancy
Summary
Host Flora Lixman interviews Dr. Elizabeth Marnik, an immunologist who overcame childhood vaccine hesitancy to lead the Evidence Collective. They discuss how misinformation and lack of trust drive hesitancy, emphasizing that facts alone rarely change minds. Marnik advocates for empathy, storytelling, and collaborating with community influencers to effectively communicate science. She argues that building relationships and patience are crucial for addressing public health concerns in a fragmented media landscape.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Measles surge and guest introduction
Guest's journey from vaccine hesitancy to immunology
Misconceptions about vaccine hesitancy
Trust, relationships, and fragmented information sources
Evidence Collective's work and storytelling
Scientific community's mixed response to empathy
Practicing empathy and patience in conversations
Closing remarks and credits
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