MSU Extension Vaccine Education

• Ask the Doctor: Addressing Common Vaccine Concerns, Questions, and Myths

  Published on August 2, 2023

  The MVP team discusses the myths of vaccination with family medicine physician Dr. Allyson Barker. Dr. Barker helps us separate fact from fiction so we can all make informed vaccine decisions for ourselves and our families.

• Summer Safety: Vaccines to Consider for Summer Vacations, Sports, Camps, and Programs

  Published on July 5, 2023

  The Michigan Vaccine Project (MVP) spoke with Dr. Ida Rubino from Corewell Health to learn how routine vaccinations can help keep us safe and healthy during the summertime.

• Vaccines While Pregnant and Breastfeeding: A Conversation with Dr. Anita Avery

  Published on June 28, 2023

  The Michigan Vaccine Project spoke with Dr. Anita Avery from the Michigan State University Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Biology to learn more about vaccinations and maternal health.

• All Things Childhood Immunizations with Dr. Ida Rubino

  Published on April 28, 2023

  A conversation with Dr. Ida Rubino, family medicine practitioner, from Corewell Health. From newborns to teens, we speak with Dr. Rubino about all things childhood immunizations.

• Shingles and Chickenpox: A Conversation with Nurse Practitioner Katie Stanulis

  Published on March 31, 2023

  Did you know that shingles and chickenpox are two different illnesses caused by the same virus? We spoke Katie Stanulis, nurse practitioner, from the Sparrow Medical Group to learn more about the differences between shingles and chickenpox and the role of vaccination in preventing and managing these diseases.The MVP team speaks with Katie Stanulis, nurse practitioner, from the Sparrow Medical Group.

• HPV Vaccination: a Conversation with Dr. Sabrina Ford

  Published on January 31, 2023

  The MVP team speaks with Dr. Sabrina Ford, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Biology at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine to learn about the human papillomavirus (HPV).

• Spread Joy, Not Germs/Respiratory Illness Prevention: a Conversation with Dr. Joshua Myerson

  Published on December 20, 2022

  The MVP team speaks with Dr. Joshua Myerson, the medical director for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, DHD#4, and Benzie Leelanau DHD. We discuss RSV, Flu, COVID-19, and more!

• How to Gather Safely for the Holidays

  Published on November 16, 2022

  For guidance on how to prepare and how to talk with family members about what you need to feel safe during the holiday season join us for a conversation with Katie Stanulis, nurse practitioner, from Sparrow Medical Group and Jonathon Novello, social worker, from Michigan State University.

• The Flu Vaccine: a Conversation with Dr. Daniel McGee

  Published on October 31, 2022

  Do you have questions about the flu vaccine? Pediatrician Dr. Daniel McGee is here to help answer them.

• Our Immune Response to Vaccines: a Conversation with MSU Immunologist Kathy Hoag

  Published on September 30, 2022

  Dr. Kathy Hoag discusses how the immune system works, how vaccines help to build immunity, and how our bodies respond to natural infection from viruses like COVID-19.

• Pediatric Vaccinations: a Conversation with MSU Pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Schein

  Published on August 31, 2022

  The MVP team spoke with Dr. Rebecca Schein, an expert on infectious diseases from the MSU College of Human Medicine, to learn more about pediatric vaccination.