The HPV Vaccine seems to have a special place--not as a cancer-preventing tool but as something people sometimes fear. But when the science is clear that this vaccine is safe and needed, why do some refuse it?

For answers, we talk to Dr. Noel Brewer, a health behavior expert and chair of the National HPV Roundtable.

Links from the episode:
Guardian Facebook article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/24/anti-vaxxers-spread-misinformation-on-social-media-report

National HPV Vaccination Roundtable: http://hpvroundtable.org/

Ep. 26: Vaccine Court, Autism, and a New Conspiracy Theory

Vax Talk is the podcast for people who want to do something about outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and who understand that knowledge is power. We will discuss the latest news about vaccines and the impact they have on our communities, our families, and our friendships.