Vaccines and Preventable Diseases w/ Dr. Michelle Fiscus :: Ep 28 Blue Lift Podcast

Podcast Title: “Vaccines and Preventable Diseases”Podcast Description:In this episode of Blue Lift, host Peggy Kingsbury sits down with Dr. Michelle Fiscus, a board-certified pediatrician and public health advocate. They discuss the importance of vaccine-preventable diseases, the history of successful vaccine programs, and the concerning rise of anti-vaccine movements. Highlights:The eradication of smallpox and the ongoing fight to eliminate polio globallyThe dramatic decline in diseases like diphtheria and haemophilus influenza due to widespread vaccinationThe origins of the modern anti-vaccine movement and the spread of misinformation onlineThe highly contagious and dangerous nature of measles, and the potential long-term effectsChallenges around maintaining high vaccination rates, including erosion of school entry requirementsResources for finding credible vaccine information from medical experts and institutionsDr. Fiscus shares her expertise and passion for public health, underscoring the critical role vaccines play in protecting individuals and communities. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone concerned about the resurgence of preventable diseases.Follow Dr. Michelle:BlueSky: @drfixusFRED Epidemic Simulator: https://fred.publichealth.pitt.edu/proj/measles_new/Want to be on the show?Email: [email protected] the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.comAbout Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.  Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.#VaccinePreventableDiseases #PublicHealth #MeaslesOutbreak #AntiVaxxMovement #VaccineEducation #HealthyChildren #FamilyWellness #PreventativeMedicine #MedicalExpertise #ScienceCommunicationFind out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co