The surprising truth about trust in science

There is a strong culture of vaccination in Brazil. Brazilians have trust in the primary health care system and national immunisation programs. There have been successful vaccination drives in recent memory including against diseases like polio which was eradicated in 1989.

In this perspective, Professor Heidi. J Larson argues that understanding trust in local contexts is key to communication about vaccination.

A discussion of the role different sectors play in building and strengthening trust in vaccination, with a focus on actions taken…

In episode 13, our host, Associate Professor Nigel Crawford, speaks to Professor Kim Mulholland.

Using ‘trust’ as a lens, this session reflected on the recent history of vaccine…

Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway.