
Vaccine conversations: Tools for building trust
From Population Healthy by Michigan Public Health
December 16, 2025 · 47 min
About this episode
This episode discusses strategies for building trust and effective communication around vaccines in community settings.
(00:00:00) The Online MPH (ad) (00:01:41) Event Welcome & Introductions (00:07:13) Seasonal vaccine safety (00:10:23) Communication about vaccines (00:13:22) Federal message around autism and vaccines (00:20:49) Vaccine trust (00:27:26) Best practices for discussing vaccines (00:33:17) Working together: Public health & communities (00:37:13) Vaccine disparities (00:41:15) Academia's role in building trust Vaccine conversations don't have to be difficult. Whether you're answering questions from relatives, supporting hesitant friends, or simply want to better understand where we are today, this panel discussion helps you navigate the current vaccine landscape and have more productive conversations about vaccines. Recorded in front of a live audience at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, our expert panelists share insights on building trust and understanding when discussing vaccines with family, friends, and community members. ----- Learn more about the University of Michigan School of Public Health: publichealth.umich.edu Follow us on social media: Facebook | facebook.com/umichsph Instagram | instagram.com/umichsph LinkedIn |…
Topics covered
- vaccine safety
- communication about vaccines
- vaccine trust
- public health
- vaccine disparities
Keywords
- vaccine conversations
- public health
- community engagement
- trust building
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