Kaitlin Waite

Veterinarians Meghan Davis, a public health researcher at Johns Hopkins, and Kaitlin Waite, a postdoctoral fellow studying veterinary well-being, tackle the rising pet vaccine hesitancy. They discuss the impact of misinformation, mistrust, and cost on owners' decisions. Myths linking vaccines to issues like autism are debunked, emphasizing the importance of science-based discussion. The duo also highlights how building trust in veterinary practices and leveraging the human-animal bond can enhance public health outcomes.