Understanding Vaccine Safety and Myths: From Testing to Trust - Dr. Michael Middleton

In this episode of Caring Well, Dr. Middleton and Sara Pate continue with part two of their three-part series on vaccines with a focus on safety. They discuss how vaccines are tested through rigorous pre-approval trials and monitored through ongoing post-approval surveillance, addressing common concerns about risks, ingredients, and the speed of COVID-19 vaccine development. The conversation also highlights the importance of systems like VAERS, the role of adjuvants, and the historical and current impact of diseases such as measles, rubella, diphtheria, and pertussis - emphasizing why vaccination remains vital today. The episode concludes by debunking myths about pediatricians profiting from vaccines and encouraging parents to seek trustworthy, local medical guidance.

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Key takeaways from this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NriO36Vf59FFARW5EYDeSL9LiwpVmp9S/view?usp=sharing Vaccine Episode Part 1: https://youtu.be/qjbkvEcW1_M

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome Intro 00:17 Recap of Previous Episode 01:13 Vaccine Safety: Key Concepts & Parental Concerns 02:34 How Vaccines Are Tested and Approved 05:52 Vaccine Testing vs. Medication Testing 09:59 Post-Approval Vaccine Surveillance 13:14 COVID Vaccine Concerns Explained 17:18 Long-Term Side Effects & False Associations 21:35 What's in Vaccines? Ingredients & Additives 25:25 How Vaccines Are Monitored After Approval 30:16 Overview of Measles, Mumps & Rubella 36:51 Chickenpox & Other Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 40:34 Types of Vaccines: Live vs. Inactivated 43:41 DTaP, Tetanus, and Related Vaccines 44:49 Hib & Pneumococcal Vaccine Success Stories 47:16 Do Pediatricians Profit from Vaccines? 49:16 Building Confidence & Trust in Care Providers 52:38 How to Find Trustworthy Medical Information 53:57 What's Next: Teen Vaccines & Vaccine Scheduling

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