
Vax Talk is the podcast for people who want to do something about outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and who understand that knowledge is power. We will discuss the latest news about vaccines and the impact they have on our communities, our families, and our friendships.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | Life SciencesScienceMedicineHealth & Fitness | ||||

In this episode, hosts Karen Ernst and Dr. Nathan Boonstra break down the biggest vaccine headlines, from the alarming measles outbreak in Texas to the severity of this year’s flu season and the emerging threat of H5N1 bird flu. Special guest Dr. Joe... more
Join us as we sit down with renowned vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit to explore the critical role of school vaccine requirements in protecting public health. Dr. Offit shares insights from his decades of experience, discussing how these requirements he... more
In this episode of VaxTalk, we dive into the latest on mpox, previously known as monkeypox. Dr. Kritika Kuppali from the University of Texas Southwestern joins us to explain what mpox is, how it's related to smallpox, and why it's become a global pub... more
Please support this episode by being a donor: www.voicesforvaccines.org/donate/ For the first time in 25 years, a child in Gaza has come down with a case of paralytic polio. This situation was serious enough to produce a cease-fire between Is... more
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My kids were vaccinated as infants. I’ve been diligently researching information on both sides so that I can make fully informed decisions for my children and their future. Ive found some very helpful anti-vaccine information with real studies and facts. I wanted the same type of information on the other side. I wanted to be sold on why vaccines are safe and good so I can feel confident continuing my kids’ vaccine schedule. But after listening to several episodes of this podcast, I’ve been given... more
Parents who are looking for info to decide whether to vaccinate or not: this is not the podcast that will help you decide that. They got on an talked about politics… this is not a political question.. give us the proof of why or why not I should take the risk.
Very bad job, very sad
Karen and Dr. Boonstra have a nice variety of knowledgeable guests. Best of all they believe in science and care about the health of our communities.
I find anti-vax people and messages infuriating so I sometimes hesitate to listen to or read pieces about this topic. But the personalities and approach of the hosts, Ernst and Boonstra, lift my spirits while they inform me.
The hosts are lovely and funny and this has easily become my favorite podcast, I always get excited when I see a new episode in my feed. I so appreciate the accurate and evidence-based information about vaccines. Very fun and informative!
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