155. Vaccine Science with Dr. Jonathan Berman

Published: Jan. 22, 2021, 8 a.m.

b'When Dr. Jonathan Berman started the March for Science, he was surprised to see anti-vaccine advocates joining him. How could people who were advocating for science also believe in something that scientific study didn\\u2019t support? His investigations ultimately led him to write \\u201cAnti-vaxxers: How to Challenge a Misinformed Movement\\u201d \\u2014 a compassionate and nuanced approach to discussing the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Today\\u2019s conversation covers the history of vaccine skepticism, case studies of vaccine injury and legal liability, the incentives of \\u201cBig Pharma,\\u201d and an overview of the COVID vaccine, including how it works and the process used for clinical trials. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.'