Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee

Do you get overwhelmed by science? Does it mystify or scare you? Have you ever wondered if scientists are normal people and why they use so much freakin’ jargon when they talk? You’re not alone! In this podcast, you’ll enter the world of science through conversations between two friends who happen to be a med peds doctor (internist and pediatrician) and an immunology professor. They will talk through the most recent and crazy headlines and help you separate the nuggets of truth from the B. S.!Relax, pop in your ear buds, and listen to conversations about science that will surprise, delight, and inform you.Dr. Aimee Bernard is a PhD in immunology with expertise in science communication, community science outreach, and medical education. Dr. Toni Eyssallenne is an MD, PhD double boarded in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with expertise in global and public health, health equity, and medical education. Both have been actively working in their fields for over 15 years and are dedicated to improving access and understanding to population level questions about science and medicine.

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Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee

Don't cough on my baby! Part 1

May 06, 2022 • Toni • Season 1 • Episode 6

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In this episode, your doctors give an overview of the history of vaccines, why there has been a delay in covid vaccines for kids and an overview of the immune system over time. Vaccination is not new, fears toward vaccination are not new, and adult vs child/infant immune systems work differently.

Shout out to Jeff Jeudy for our awesome music!

Story of Onesimus:
https://www.history.com/news/smallpox-vaccine-onesimus-slave-cotton-mather
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/12/15/enslaved-african-smallpox-vaccine-coronavirus/

History of vaccines
https://historyofvaccines.org/
https://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/misconceptions-about-vaccines/history-anti-vaccination-movements
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-history/developments-by-year

Children as vulnerable category for research
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/institutional-review-boards-frequently-asked-questions (specifically #47)

Aimee Bernard

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Toni Eyssallenne

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