Helen Bedford

Helen Bedford, a leading expert on children's health from UCL Institute of Child Health, discusses the crucial role of the MMR vaccine in preventing serious illnesses. She highlights the alarming resurgence of measles due to low vaccination rates and debunks the myth linking the MMR vaccine to autism. Bedford emphasizes the importance of achieving community immunity and encourages women planning pregnancy to ensure they are vaccinated. The conversation sheds light on addressing vaccine hesitancy and the need for effective communication in public health.