

Jennifer Reich
Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver. Her research focuses on parental decision-making regarding childhood vaccination and the social, cultural, and political influences on those decisions.
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Jun 8, 2025 • 46min
Information Inoculation: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health
Ethan Lindenberger, a young activist who became an advocate for vaccinations after growing up in an anti-vaccine household, shares his compelling journey from Reddit inquiry to Senate testimony. Meanwhile, Dr. Jennifer Reich, a sociologist, unpacks the roots of vaccine mistrust, emphasizing the need for transparency to rebuild community confidence. Together, they tackle the nuances of vaccine misinformation and the pivotal role of personal narratives and empathetic communication in fostering informed health choices.

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Jun 12, 2025 • 45min
Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | from TED Health
Ethan Lindenberger, who gained fame for getting vaccinated against his anti-vaccine mother's beliefs, shares his journey from Reddit to the Senate. He discusses how personal stories can shift the narrative on vaccinations. Joining him is Jennifer Reich, a sociology professor, who delves into the roots of vaccine mistrust shaped by cultural and social factors. Together, they highlight the urgent need for transparency in medical communication and effective strategies to combat misinformation, aiming to rebuild public trust in vaccines.

Jun 18, 2025 • 45min
Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health
Ethan Lindenberger, a vaccination advocate known for challenging his mother's anti-vaccine beliefs, shares his compelling journey from a skeptical teenager to a Senate witness fighting misinformation. Alongside Dr. Jennifer Reich, a sociology professor studying vaccine decision-making, they discuss the roots of vaccine mistrust and the critical need for transparent communication. They highlight how personal stories can be more impactful than statistics in combating vaccine hesitancy and emphasize the importance of community trust in health decisions.