Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 18m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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UNITY® Consortium has started a podcast centered around “myth-busting” commonly held misconceptions surrounding vaccines – particularly adolescent and young adult (AYA) vaccines. Each episode will feature an expert in the field to help us de-bunk specific vaccine myths and provide our listeners with accurate information to boost vaccine confidence around them.

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Why Meningococcal Vaccination Matters: Jamie Schanbaum on Prevention and Policy

Mar 03, 2026 19m

Our host Hope is joined by Jamie Schanbaum, public health advocate and the founder of The J.A.M.I.E. Group, a nonprofit dedicated to meningococcal disease awareness, education, and prevention. Jamie…

Meeting Teens Where They Are with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis

Jan 30, 2026 24m

Our host Hope is joined by Dr. Demetre Daskalakis to discuss vaccines for children and adolescents, social media, community engagement, and more. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis speaks about his time working…

Hear From an Adolescent Vaccine Advocate!

Dec 15, 2025 14m

Our host Sophie is joined by youth vaccine advocate Annabel Sparano to discuss teen perspectives on vaccination. They go over tools for talking to teens about vaccines, the importance of vaccinations…

The Role Pharmacists Play in Adolescent Vaccination: A Conversation With Dr. Allison Hill

Nov 04, 2025 21m

Our host Hope is joined by Dr. Allison Hill. Dr. Allison Hill is the Director of Practice Implementation & Professional Affairs at American Pharmacists Association where she leads initiatives…

S1 Protecting Families This Viral Season: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Osterholm

Oct 02, 2025 14m

Our host Hope is joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm. Dr. Michael Osterholm is an internationally recognized epidemiologist and infectious disease expert, serving as the Director of the Center for…

Understanding School Nurses role in Adolescent Vaccination with Alicia Warden

Aug 25, 2025 18m

It's back to school season! Our host Sophie talks to school nurse, Alicia Warden. Alicia has been a school nurse for 17 years, and is currently the Lead RN and Health Services Supervisor in her…

Navigating the Current Vaccine Landscape with Alison Buttenheim

Jul 28, 2025 19m

Our host Sophie is joined by behavioral scientist and University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Alison Buttenheim. They dive into Dr. Buttenheim’s work,including how “Mental Models” help shape our…

Health Communication post COVID-19: What’s changed and where to go from here with Dr. Celine Gounder

Jun 18, 2025 18m

Our host Sophie is joined by CBS News Medical Contributor, internist and infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder.  They discuss the changing field of public health communications, mistrust…

A Mother’s Story of Loss and Activation to Protect Adolescents from Meningitis

May 19, 2025 19m

We’re joined by Patti Wukovits, nurse and founder of the Kimberly Coffey Foundation and co-founder of the American Society for Meningitis Prevention, who turned personal tragedy into national…

Countering Vaccine Misinformation and Building Trust

Apr 09, 2025 19m

Dr. Cindy Leifer, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Cornell University, discusses the critical importance of adolescent and young adult immunization. She shares insights into how vaccines…

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

Mar 14, 2025 19m

PedsDocTalk is a multiplatform resource dedicated to spreading accurate health information for Mom’s. Today, our host Sophie sits down with Dr. Mona, a pediatrician, Mom and the creator of…

Bridging Divides: Media Literacy and Vaccine Confidence for Adolescents

Dec 18, 2024 19m

We’re joined by Deanna Troust, founder of Truth in Common, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring fact-based decision-making and empowering individuals to navigate the complexities of today’s information…

Misconceptions About Vaccines: COVID-19 Vaccine and Other Adolescent Vaccines

Sep 30, 2024 19m

We’re joined by Jessica McDonald, a seasoned science journalist with a focus on addressing the growing issue of vaccine misinformation. Jessica shares her journey into science journalism and…

The Relationship Between Cancer and the HPV Vaccine, with Dr. Linda Eckert

Jul 29, 2024 20m

Today, we sit down with Dr. Linda Eckert, a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Adjunct Professor in Global Health with an Infectious Diseases Fellowship at the University of Washington. We…

Making a Difference: Getting the Facts About Vaccines for Adolescents and Young Adults

Jun 24, 2024 16m

Eric, Lindsey, Archer, and Nolan each have a unique background and lived experiences that have shaped their interest in adolescent vaccination. Join us for a new episode of FACTSinnated, featuring a…

The Importance of Unbiased, Credible Vaccine Information with Dr. Andrea Love

Apr 04, 2024 18m

On this episode of FACTSinnated, we sat down with Dr. Andrea Love, immunologist and microbiologist, and an expert podcaster herself, to discuss the role of immunization in keeping adolescents and…

Building Awareness of Vaccine-Preventable STIs: Recapping the New York City Mpox Outbreak with Dr. Jason Zucker

Feb 26, 2024 8m

Join us for an exciting new episode of FACTSinnated, Unity Consortium’s mythbusting podcast. Today we’ll hear from Dr. Jason Zucker in a recap of his work with the CDC and NYC Department of Health…

Navigating the Landscape: Building Confidence in Adolescent Vaccination with Dr. Arthur Caplan and Nathaniel Mamo

Jan 29, 2024 17m

Dr. Arthur Caplan, a renowned expert in bioethics. Our host, Natalie Cordero, sits down with Dr. Caplan and Nathaniel to explore the ethical considerations surrounding adolescent vaccination…

Testimonial to the Life-Saving Value of Vaccines: HealthyWomen Double Feature with Phyllis E. Greenberger & Beth Battaglino

Nov 28, 2023 19m

We all hold many different roles as a part of our identities: practitioner, parent, caregiver, family member, all with important lived experiences as members of society. On this special, double…

Increasing HPV Vaccine Confidence among Adolescents and Young Adults featuring Tamika Felder

Oct 04, 2023 13m

Cervical cancer survivor, vaccine advocate, and the CEO of Cervivor, Tamika Felder, joins us on FACTSinnated to discuss the importance of HPV vaccination. On this episode hosted by intern Natalie Mar…

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