In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Margot Savoy to discuss the changing landscape of vaccine recommendations. The scientists explore risk-based vaccination approaches, focusing particularly on RSV and pneumococcal vaccines, while examining how factors like age and immunosenescence influence vaccine effectiveness. Dr. Savoy provides insights into how pandemic experiences have shaped vaccine strategies and emphasizes the importance of personalized vaccination discussions between healthcare providers and patients. The conversation offers listeners valuable understanding of current vaccine recommendations and their public health implications.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:37) Understanding Risk-Based Vaccine Recommendations

(06:47) Safety vs. Efficacy in Vaccines

(08:56) Dynamic Nature of Vaccine Recommendations

(12:50) Types of Vaccine Recommendations

(20:11) Impact of Recommendations on Insurance Coverage

(22:13) Recent Changes in RSV Recommendations

(22:43) Understanding RSV and Its Impact

(29:01) Immunosenescence: Aging and Immune Response

(34:32) Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccination Recommendations

(42:08) Final Thoughts: The Future of Vaccination: Innovations and Conversations

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