A Provider Panel on Vaccines & Peace of Mind

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of vaccinations from a rural healthcare perspective.

In this episode of Western Wisconsin Health's Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, hosted by Dr. Katie Findlay, covers the importance of vaccinations from a rural healthcare perspective. Healthcare professionals, including Dr. Russell Roloff, Dr. Nate Schwartz, Dr. Debra Diepenbrock, and pediatric nurse practitioner Sara Atteberry, discuss various aspects of vaccinations such as starting vaccination at two months, the effect of herd immunity, safety concerns including aluminum and autism myths, and the broader impact of keeping community members safe through vaccines. The episode underscores the importance of vaccines in preventing serious illnesses and long-term health complications.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Katie Findlay

Guests: Dr. Russell Roloff, Dr. Nate Schwartz, Dr. Debra Diepenbrock, Sara Atteberry

Topics covered

• vaccinations
• rural healthcare
• herd immunity
• safety concerns
• community health

Keywords

• vaccines
• healthcare
• immunization
• community safety
• aluminum
• autism myths

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Western Wisconsin Health

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