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Live Q&A – Diphtheria: Disease, Data & the Decline of Riskwith Robyn Chuter, Professor Brian Hooker, and Greg BeattieIn this recorded live Q&A, Robyn Chuter moderates a rich and insightful discussion with two leading experts who bring scientific rigour, historical analysis, and public health perspective to the topic of diphtheria. Responding to real-time audience questions, the panel unpacks both the history and modern narrative around this once-feared disease—offering clarity for families navigating today’s vaccine schedule.Their exchange offers a rare blend of compassion and candour—demystifying diphtheria, exploring vaccine efficacy, and questioning whether the threat still justifies the policy.Topics include:How dangerous is diphtheria in today’s world?What does the data show about vaccine effectiveness and duration of immunity?What role do hygiene, nutrition, and modern medicine play in diphtheria’s decline?Should parents still be concerned—or are we vaccinating for a threat that no longer exists?This is essential viewing for anyone wanting to better understand diphtheria—not through fear, but through facts. If you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or unheard in conversations about vaccines, this Q&A invites you into a more honest and informed dialogue.
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