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ACIP Undone: Proof, Policy, and Panic Over a Hepatitis B Vaccine
Learn how the hepatitis B vaccine prevents cancer, why the birth dose matters, and what a policy failure at ACIP reveals about trust in public health.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Dec 17, 202519 min read


Vaccine Safety 9: The FDA Memo That Betrayed Public Trust — What You Need to Know
A leaked FDA memo claimed COVID vaccines caused child deaths. This episode debunks the claim, explains real vaccine safety data, and gives parents evidence-based clarity.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Dec 10, 202513 min read


Booster Dose: A Guided Tour Through the Infectious Dose Vaccine Safety Files
A curated “booster” episode of Infectious Dose that guides listeners through vaccine safety, misinformation, and science—perfect for Immunization Awareness Month.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Aug 5, 202514 min read


Vaccine Safety 8 - Expecting Protection: building vaccine confidence for moms-to-be
Pregnant and wondering which vaccines are safe? Heather separates myths from facts & shares exactly what science says about vaccine safety during pregnancy—because you and your baby deserve the best protection!

Heather McSharry, PhD
May 27, 202529 min read


Vaccine Safety 7 - Inside the vial: the truth about what’s actually in vaccines
Heather clarifies what components vaccines actually contain and how we know they are safe.

Heather McSharry, PhD
May 14, 202524 min read


Sleeper Cells - How Anthrax Hides, Strikes, and Could One Day Heal
In the anthrax episode, Heather takes you through the fascinating science of this terrifying microbe.

Heather McSharry, PhD
May 7, 202522 min read


Vaccine Safety 6 - The Vaccine Court and Adjudication of Autism Cases
Heather digs in to the truth about the vaccine court and how its history of claims supports that vaccines are safe!

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 29, 202519 min read


Vaccine Safety 5: Too Many Too Soon?
Heather goes in-depth on why the current vaccine schedule is safe and effective.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 15, 20259 min read


Episode 5: The Monster That is Measles
Everything you need to know about measles.

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 9, 202517 min read


Vaccine Safety 2: Other COVID-19 Vaccine Platforms
Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine platforms other than mRNA

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Vaccine Safety 1: COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Explained
This is the original Pathogen Perspectives Episode rebranded for Infectious Dose. In this episode, Heather provides an in-depth discussion on the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines authorized for emergency use in the US. She covers: · What is mRNA · How mRNA vaccines work · How we know they are safe · Why they cannot change your DNA · How long might immunity last · Why those who've recovered from COVID-19 should get vaccinated · Comparison

Heather McSharry, PhD
Apr 7, 20251 min read
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