With so much health information circulating on social media, who do you trust when it comes to vaccines?

For many families in the South Asian community, questions about vaccines can be shaped by personal experiences, online information, family conversations and concerns about safety. So, how can we separate fact from fiction and find information we can trust?

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, part of the Everyday People Talking Health podcast, we bring together medical expertise and community voices to explore vaccine confidence, social media myths and the importance of building trust.

Dr Sobia, GP Partner at Conran Medical Centre, shares her medical perspective, addresses common concerns and helps unpack some of the myths about vaccines that can spread on social media.

Ifraz, Manager at the Guidance Hub, brings a father's perspective and community views to the conversation, exploring why trust, reliable information and informed decisions matter when it comes to protecting our children.

Hosted by Maleehah, this episode creates space for an open and honest conversation about vaccine confidence, community concerns and finding trustworthy health information.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why some parents have questions and concerns about vaccines.
• How to recognise misinformation and find reliable health information.
• Why building trust between healthcare professionals and communities matters.
• How parents can make informed decisions about their children's health.

This conversation is about listening without judgement, encouraging people to ask questions and strengthening trust between healthcare professionals and communities.

WATCH & LISTEN to the Gift of the Jab podcast series on Everyday People Talking Health: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/health-podcast-uk/

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It’s your right to ask questions about what goes into your children’s bodies. But where can you find reliable answers?

For many families in the South Asian community, questions about childhood flu vaccinations can include concerns about safety, ingredients, potential side effects and whether the vaccine is really necessary.

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, part of Everyday People Talking Health Podcast, we bring together medical expertise and community voices to explore the questions parents are asking about childhood flu vaccines.

Dr Waqas, medical professional and social media influencer, shares his medical perspective, addresses common concerns and helps parents navigate questions about childhood flu vaccination.

Rafia Batool, radio show host at All FM helps bring the conversation closer to the community, exploring the questions and concerns families may have.

Hosted by Maleehah, this episode creates space for an open, informative conversation about protecting children during winter, understanding vaccine concerns and finding trustworthy health information.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why childhood flu vaccination matters during winter.
• How to navigate vaccine information and misinformation on social media.
• Why asking questions and accessing trusted medical advice matters.
• How informed conversations can help families make decisions about their children's health.

This conversation is about empowering parents with information, respecting their questions and strengthening trust between healthcare professionals and communities.

You can also watch & listen to the Gift of the Jab podcast series on Everyday People Talking Health Podcast -

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/health-podcast-uk/

Shape the future of vaccines and Learn more around various type of vaccines - https://www.manchesterlco.org/gift-of-the-jab/

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Can your faith and vaccines go hand in hand?

For some families, questions about vaccination aren’t only about health. They can also be about faith, ingredients, religious beliefs and whether a vaccine aligns with their values.

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, we explore these important questions with Dr Syed, GP at Parkside Surgery, and Nazmeen Khan, community powerhouse and founder of Bike It Walk It.

Dr Syed brings a medical perspective to the conversation, helping unpack the questions families may have about vaccines and faith.

Nazmeen Khan brings her experience working within the community, exploring the real conversations, concerns and questions that families are having.

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This isn’t about telling people what to believe. It’s about creating space for honest conversations, understanding different perspectives and helping communities access trusted information.

Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health. Follow the podcast for more.

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