Dr. Adam Ratner joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to discuss questions parents may have about vaccines. They share the latest measles outbreaks in the U.S. and explain what Canada’s loss of measles elimination status might means for families here. You’ll learn why school vaccine requirements matter, why the hepatitis B birth dose is so important, how the AAP recommended vaccine schedule is designed to best protect children early in life and more. Also hear practical tips for parents who feel hesitant to bring their vaccine questions to their pediatrician.
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Guest
Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP
 Dr. Ratner is a pediatric infectious diseases specialist in New York City and a Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases and an Associate Editor of the AAP
Red Book. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Ratner directs an active research group and teaches students, residents, and other trainees. His work has appeared in
The New England Journal of Medicine,
Pediatrics, and other venues. He speaks widely in both academic settings and news outlets on topics relevant to vaccination and infections in childhood and is the author of the book
Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health.
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Music credits:
Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.