Events

Speaker: Dr Samantha Vanderslott, Oxford Vaccine Group

For a long time, the concentration has been on attitudes to vaccination by those who are in opposition (the ‘anti-vax’), neglecting the majority who are supportive.

In this talk, Samantha Vanderslott, author of Pro-vax Supporting Vaccines through Activism, Petitions, and Trials, aims to reconsider vaccination as a phenomenon from the perspective of those who are ‘pro-vax’, who actively support and vocally promote vaccines.

Using historical research, qualitative analysis, and accessible storytelling to explore how these vaccine advocates influence public attitudes, shape health policies, and inspire community action, Professor Vanderslott will not only highlight their underappreciated efforts but also provide practical insights for healthcare professionals, public health advocates, and academics striving to build vaccine confidence.

The talk will be followed by a drink’s reception, all welcome.

This workshop will focus on systems of healthcare and manufacturing that underpin the supply and delivery of vaccination services and communities that are currently underserved and overlooked by global vaccine logics.

Please email to attend: info@vaccinesandsociety.org

The inaugural workshop on ‘Vaccines and Society: Crossing policy, online, and public lines’ had a diverse line-up of speakers covering topics spanning: different policy levels, social and mainstream media, public attitudes and engagement.