In this episode of “Health & Veritas,” hosts Howie and Harlan engage with vaccine expert Peter Hotez to address vaccine skepticism fueled by various sources, including wellness influencers and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They discuss the connection between social media and mental health issues, highlighting research that suggests social media breaks may benefit mental well-being. Additionally, the conversation touches on the backsliding childhood vaccination rates in the U.S. and the resurgence of diseases like measles and polio as a consequence of misinformation. The show aims to uncover truths in healthcare and offers insights into public health policy and communication challenges.

