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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | from TED Health

Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | from TED Health

How to Be a Better Human · TED

June 12, 202545m 3s

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Show Notes

Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back on his unexpected time in the spotlight and a new movement he's leading to fight misinformation and advocate for scientific truth.


After the talk, Shoshana interviews Dr. Jennifer Reich, a sociologist, and asks the question, “Where has vaccine mistrust come from?” -- and how transparency in clinical trials and federal advisory boards are key in gaining community trust.

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