In this episode of FACTSinnated, pediatrician Dr. Mona shares her expert insights on talking to parents and teens and countering vaccine myths. 

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The Truth About Teen Vaccines

UNITY interns explore misconceptions surrounding adolescent and young adult vaccines. In each episode they delve into a commonly held misperception with experts in the field to explore the issues and de-bunk the myths.

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Sorting through the noise: Combatting vaccine misinformation for Mom’s with Dr. Mona

FACTSinnated • March 14, 2025

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Sorting through the noise: Combatting vaccine misinformation for Mom’s with Dr. Mona
Sorting through the noise: Combatting v...
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Considering FDA’s Role in Increasing Vaccine Confidence amongst Parents, Adolescents and Young Adults with Dr. Peter Marks
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Combatting Meningitis Misinformation Through Art and Advocacy with Samantha Bennett
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mRNA: Past, Present, and Future with Dr. Drew Weissman
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Vaccine Hesitancy with Heidi Larson, Ph.D
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