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b'My guest today is Heather Brandt, Ph.D. Heather is the Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program, Co-associate Director for Outreach, St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center, Member, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control - St. Jude Children\\u2019s Research Hospital\\nVaccines are a hot topic once again because of COVID. There is so much misinformation floating around about vaccines and Heather is the perfect guest to answer the tough questions surrounding the safety and efficacy of vaccines. We also talk about the importance of the HPV vaccine and how it protects our kids from numerous different HPV related cancers in the future. This is so important, so please pay attention, and share this with your family and friends.\\nVaccine related information and resources:\\nThe CDC vaccination information for parents is excellent.\\nhttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html\\nIf someone wants other resources:\\n\\nThe Children\\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia, which is one of the top hospitals for children in the United States and world, has excellent vaccine resources through the Vaccine Education Center.\\xa0https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center\\n\\n\\nVaccinate Your Family\\xa0https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/\\n\\n\\nUNITY United for Adolescent Vaccination\\xa0https://www.unity4teenvax.org/\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd, last but not least, St. Jude Children\\u2019s Research Hospital has accurate information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Right now, we have an excellent resource \\u2013 Vaccines Bring Us Closer \\u2013 that offers accurate information about vaccines, specifically COVID-19 vaccines.\\xa0https://www.stjude.org/media-resources/special-announcements/get-vaccinated.html\\nHere is how to contact Heather Brandt, Ph.D, or the HPV program:\\nWeb: stjude.org/hpv\\nEmail:\\xa0PreventHPV@stjude.org\\nLinkedIn \\u2013 Heather Brandt\\nTwitter @BlondeScientist\\nAll my information and relevant links are here\\nSupport this podcast: venmo.com/theautismdad\\nSponsors\\nThis episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children\\u2019s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit theautismdad.com/mightier and find out more information, including how to get a free 30-day trial.\\nThis episode is also brought to you by Hero Health. HERO is a smart automatic pill dispenser that dramatically improves medication management and compliance. Learn more at theautismdad.com/hero and use code "theautismdad50" to save $50.\\xa0\\nCONTACT ME\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nMentioned in this episode:\\nHappy Ladders\\nHappy Ladders is Parent-Led Early Autism Therapy that empowers you, the parent, to teach your toddler essential developmental skills through play. Studies have shown that the parent-led model is highly effective while eliminating frustration over long wait lists, or the worry about losing precious developmental time. All without the disruption of people coming into your home Happy Ladders includes activities that target 150+ essential developmental skills every toddler needs as well as assessments in 4 different developmental areas. There\\u2019s also an exclusive community of parents just like you, and professional coaching to ensure success for both you and your toddler. To learn more, get a free trial, and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer for my listeners, visit happyladders.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout to save 50% off the monthly membership. Plus get a free one-on-one session as well as access to the Tantrums and Meltdowns mini-course. This is a limited-time offer so act now.\\nVisit Happy Ladders\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'