Vax Matters

Vaccines & Medical Mistrust


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Many researchers have begun exploring the issue of medical mistrust, which is prevalent among the African American population and other minorities. Medical mistrust refers to a lack of trust in health care providers and organizations to have patients’ best interests in mind or provide competent care that produces the best possible results. In today’s episode of Vax Matters, we’re taking a closer look at minority mistrust of vaccines specifically and the U.S. healthcare system in general. Joining us to help lead this delicate discussion is Dr. Shantel Hebert-Magee. 

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Vax MattersBy Louisiana Office of Public Health