We lived through a pandemic, and somehow, vaccines are still up for debate.

This week on Open Tabs, I’m talking about vaccines, medical history, and how easy it is to forget what life looked like before modern medicine. From polio and measles to COVID-19, I’m unpacking why vaccines matter, why misinformation is so dangerous, and why listening to actual medical experts should not be controversial.

Because science is not perfect, but it has saved millions of lives—and that’s worth remembering.