To Immunity and Beyond! Don't Toy Around With Vaccines

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May 29, 2024

Serese Marotta, Director of Advocacy and Education at Vaccinate Your Family, shares her profound journey shaped by the loss of her son to a vaccine-preventable illness. She highlights the alarming resurgence of measles, the urgent need for vaccine education, and the role of empathy in combating misinformation. The conversation delves into vaccination as a community effort and the importance of storytelling to foster trust in vaccines. With personal anecdotes, Marotta underscores the essential nature of immunizations and the responsibility we share in protecting public health.

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ANECDOTE

Personal Loss Drives Advocacy

Serese lost her healthy five-year-old son Joseph to flu during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic despite him being vaccinated against seasonal flu.
This personal tragedy deeply motivated her advocacy and career in vaccine education and public health.

INSIGHT

Measles' Infectious Threat

Measles is highly contagious, with 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people becoming infected after exposure.
Small dips in vaccination, like from 95% to 93%, threaten measles elimination and cause outbreaks.

ADVICE

Vaccination as Team Sport

Vaccination works as a team effort to protect not just individuals but vulnerable community members.
Getting vaccinated helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons.

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Measles, once on the brink of eradication in the U.S., is making a dangerous comeback. Serese Marotta, Director of Advocacy and Education at Vaccinate Your Family, joined Jess to share her personal journey, the loss of her son to a vaccine-preventable illness, which shaped her life's commitment to vaccine education. They discuss the challenges of vaccine hesitancy, the concept of herd immunity, and the work being done by community health workers to educate and engage communities. The conversation highlights the need for empathy, tailored approaches, and storytelling to address vaccine hesitancy and protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. The two explore the importance of effective science communication and the emotional and human elements involved in decision-making about vaccines. They both share personal stories and discuss the impact of misinformation and the need for accurate information. They also address common concerns about vaccine schedules and the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The conversation concludes with a discussion on building trust in vaccines and the importance of thinking about vaccines as a way to stay healthy. You don't want to miss this!

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(00:20) The Dangerous Comeback of Measles

(08:56) Vaccine Hesitancy and Measles Outbreaks

(11:22) Vaccination as a Team Sport

(22:13) Challenges and Threats to Vaccine Preventable Diseases

(24:37) Empathy and Storytelling in Vaccine Education

(26:39) The Impact of Misinformation on Vaccine Decision-Making

(31:34) Understanding Vaccine Schedules and Safety

(35:44) Thinking of Vaccines as a Way to Stay Healthy

(40:17) Final Thoughts: Building Trust in Vaccines

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