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Lost Debate
Health Frauds and Facts + Parenting Lessons with Emily Oster
Mar 6, 2025
Emily Oster, a New York Times bestselling author and economics professor, dives deep into pressing public health issues like the measles outbreak and vaccine hesitance. She reveals how misinformation complicates vaccination efforts and stresses the importance of rebuilding trust in health messaging post-COVID. Transitioning to parenting, Emily discusses the pitfalls of overprotectiveness, the illusion of control, and the benefits of granting kids more independence. Her insights challenge conventional views on parenting and self-care, emphasizing balance and partnership.
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- The resurgence of vaccine misinformation, particularly related to the measles outbreak in Texas, highlights the critical need for clear and trustworthy health communication.
- Public health officials face the challenge of rebuilding trust with the public due to prior inconsistencies and a lack of transparent messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Rise of Misinformation on Vaccines
There is a significant resurgence of misinformation surrounding vaccines, particularly highlighted by the current measles outbreak in Texas. Vaccination rates in the U.S. have decreased since the year 2000, when measles was declared eliminated, allowing outbreaks to recur, including a tragic case that resulted in the death of an unvaccinated child. Concerns about vaccination have been exacerbated by influential figures sharing flawed claims about vaccines causing autism, a notion rooted in a discredited study from the late 1990s. Such misinformation is gaining traction on social media platforms, making it increasingly difficult for parents to discern reliable facts about vaccines.
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