Dr. Jessica Steier joins FACTSinnated to discuss the importance of preventive health, vaccine confidence, and how trusted healthcare professionals can help people make informed decisions. Tune in for an engaging conversation on building trust, addressing common questions, and empowering adolescents, young adults, and their families with credible, evidence-based information.

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.

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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 between credible and misleading vaccine information online.

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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 adolescents, including legislation in Texas requiring vaccination for incoming students. 

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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.

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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 practice experience includes over ten years in community pharmacy.

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 the project, discusses issues such as the impact of misinformation on vaccinations, and ways in which we can strengthen our communication during the 2025 respiratory and viral season.

You can learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-integrity-project

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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!