Arthur Allen
Senior correspondent at KFF Health News and author of Vaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine's Greatest Lifesaver, providing long-form reporting and historical context on vaccines.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 41min
How Fragile Is Our Vaccine Infrastructure?
Daniel Engber, an Atlantic science writer, and Arthur Allen, a health journalist and author of "Vaccines: The Controversial Story of Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver," dive deep into the precarious state of vaccine infrastructure. They discuss the historical roots of anti-vaccine sentiment and its current political amplification. With figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gaining prominence, they explore potential risks to public health policies and vaccine distribution. The conversation underscores the fragility of trust in health institutions amidst rising skepticism and historical context.
Dec 22, 2025 • 12min
How Did Vaccine Policies Actually Change In 2025?
Jackie Fortiér, a health policy reporter at KFF Health News, and Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent and vaccine expert, delve into the drastic vaccine policy shifts of 2025. They discuss the CDC's controversial decision to alter hepatitis B recommendations and the implications for newborns. Both guests highlight the confusion around COVID vaccine guidance, practical barriers in pediatric vaccination, and worrying drops in overall vaccination rates. Their insights paint a picture of a changing landscape in public health, driven by new skepticism.
