Vax Matters

Vaccines matter. But how do we separate the truths about vaccines from the myths that we hear? In today’s instant social world, we’re flooded with factual and fictitious information every day. In Vax Matters, the new podcast from the Louisiana Office of Public Health, we work to uncover the truth and expose the myths surrounding vaccines and immunization. If you’ve got questions about vaccines, we’ve got answers. From the first vaccine ever used to the vaccines created to fight the current pandemic, we’ll dive into every immunization topic under the sun.

Co-host

Diane Deaton

Diane Deaton joins Vax Matters as host on our journey through immunization. She spent years broadcasting weather forecasts for WAFB Channel 9 News in Baton Rouge, La., before retiring in 2021. Outside of her work in news, she maintains an active presence in the community, where she has helped build several Habitat for Humanity houses and serves on their Board of Directors. She is beyond excited to walk through the world of vaccines and uncover the facts.