{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Understanding Childhood Vaccines (Part 1) - Dr. Michael Middleton","description":"In this episode of Caring Well, Dr. Middleton begins a multi-part series on vaccines co-hosted by pediatric nurse practitioner Sara Pate. After getting to know Sara and her passion for pediatric and mental health care, the conversation shifts to a thoughtful, science-based look at how vaccines work and why they matter. The episode dives into Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Polio - covering how these vaccines protect both individuals and communities, why they're given at specific ages, and addressing common concerns around safety. WATCH EPISODE: https:\/\/youtu.be\/qjbkvEcW1_M&amp;nbsp; TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:28 Pursuing a Career in Pediatric Mental Health 08:03 Understanding the Immune System and Vaccines 11:17 Understanding Immunization and Vaccine Timing 14:36 Impact of Hepatitis B Vaccine on Infants 17:31 Hidden Epidemic of Hepatitis B 20:26 Understanding Hepatitis B Vaccines 23:07 How Vaccines Work in Communities 26:12 The Spread of Hepatitis A by Children 29:18 Polio Vaccination: A Medical Miracle with Unintended Consequences 32:29 The Importance and Challenges of Eradicating Polio 35:33 Navigating Trust in Medical Information 38:36 Navigating Trust and Information Overload for Parents 41:22 Navigating Trust in Medical Information 44:13 The Responsibility of Providing Parental Advice 47:22 The Privilege of Discussing Parental Issues --- FOLLOW \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/middleton_pediatrics  \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/middletonpediatrics  \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@middletonpeds  \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/x.com\/middletonpeds ","author_name":"Caring Well with Dr. Michael Middleton","author_url":"http:\/\/caringwell.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37361170\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190623865"}