Ockham’s Razor

How terms like "anti-vax" can be unhelpful

11.12.2022 - By ABC listenPlay

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How many times do you think you've heard the words "anti-vax" in the last 3 years? What about, "vaccine hesitant"?

It would probably be countless.

But are these terms actually helpful in communicating the need for vaccines?

Associate Professor Holly Seale explores how language and listening are essential in having meaningful conversations about vaccination.

Speaker:

Associate Professor Holly Seale

School of Population Health

University of New South Wales

Host:

Tegan Taylor

Producer:

Tegan Taylor, Gemma Conroy

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