In this episode of Philly Public Health Chats, we dive into the contentious topic of vaccines and autism with guest Kathleen Carmichael, a neuroscience PhD student at Brown University's NIH Graduate Partnerships Program.

Kathleen shares her insights into the origins and persistence of the vaccine-autism controversy, debunking myths and explaining the science behind vaccines.

We'll discuss the role of social media, cognitive biases, and influential figures in spreading misinformation, and explore how to better communicate scientific facts to the public. Join us as we unpack this critical public health issue and learn what we can do to build trust in vaccines.