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/

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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.

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Here is a bold question - Do you still trust vaccines? 🤔

Building trust. Challenging myths. Starting honest conversations about vaccines.

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, we brought together Dr Sobia, GP Partner at Conran Medical Centre, and Ifraz, Manager at the Guidance Hub, to explore some of the questions and concerns that can shape how families think about vaccines.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Dr Sobia shares her experience as a GP, helping to address concerns and dispel some of the myths that can spread through social media.

👨🏽 Ifraz brings a father’s perspective and community views to the conversation, reflecting on the importance of trust, reliable information and making informed decisions for our children.

Hosted by @maleehahmmr

Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health, and we are calling this Gift of the Jab.

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So tell us do you still trust vaccines? (No right or wrong answer ❤️)

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It’s your right to ask questions about what medication goes in your children’s body.

For many families in the South Asian community, questions about children’s flu vaccines can come from concerns around safety, ingredients, side effects and whether the vaccine is really necessary.

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, @gamingdocmbbs Dr Waqas medical professional and social media influencer, joins Rafia Batool, radio show host at @allfmradio , to explore the facts behind the flu vaccine for children.

👨🏽‍⚕️ Dr Waqas shares trusted medical insight and answers some of the questions parents may have.

🎙️ Rafia Batool brings the conversation closer to the community, helping unpack the questions families are asking.

Hosted by @maleehahmmr Rehman

From protecting children during winter to understanding vaccine concerns, this is an open and informative conversation designed for the South Asian community, by voices connected to the community.

Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health, and we are calling this Gift of the Jab.

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In this episode Kondwani speaks to Liam and shares with him how his life changed as a teenager when he was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

This inspiring story follows Liam’s life growing up with FND, dystonia and catatonia and how he has learned to become more than his diagnosis and live life to the fullest, where possible ticking off his bucket list of visiting different locations, he would like to visit around the UK and hoping to pursue his dream of getting on a plane and leaving the country. Liam shares with us how he is currently spreading awareness about his conditions and hoping to get more recognition for support for people who live with life limiting health conditions like FND.

You can follow Liam’s journey on his Instagram @liamloveslondon

We hope you enjoy this episode 😃

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In this podcast, Oladamola Babalola and Lewis Paget speak openly about what it really means to survive cancer, the strength it takes, the uncertainty, the resilience you don’t realise you have until you’re living it.

Lewis shares his journey with honesty and courage, reminding us that survival isn’t just about getting through treatment, it’s about finding purpose, hope, and strength on the other side.

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We want to hear your views to help shape the ⁠future of heart health⁠ and learn more around heart health… Please click the link to fill in a 2 min short survey 👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠

In this bonus Cardio Conversations podcast episode, we highlight some reflection points shared by our featured guests talking about heart health from personal lived experiences and community outlook. Here are some key highlights (taken from full episodes 76 to 80):

• Embrace Your Humanity: No one has a perfect diet or perfect health; it is impossible to be perfect all the time.
• Take Ownership: Be honest about your mistakes in nutrition or cardiovascular health and focus on actively bettering them.
• Find Your "Why": Use powerful motivators like family—such as wanting a parent to see their grandchild grow up—to inspire lifestyle changes.
• Commit to the Lifestyle: Transforming your health involves making a conscious effort to integrate fitness into your everyday life.
• Know the Risks: In places like Manchester, heart disease statistics are particularly concerning, with high rates of heart-related deaths in people under the age of 70.

Listen to the full podcast series below:

76. ⁠Understanding The Basics Of Your Heart Health⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 1) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CJOoeDEXglQ41C6FgmsMF?si=6YJaX9QRQtOxGYaPVGq7ug

77. ⁠The Holistic Approach to Your Heart Health⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 2) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/14gV70ChqE26f0gONX3JbC?si=X2Qfk3GdQeKiHm5NViLbGw

78. ⁠You Can Start Now⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 3) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1A9NfpZTjbDjI6f3eY1ExC?si=aBMCpUq6QBCrKbVDYElUCA

79. ⁠Ignorance Is Not Bliss In Matters Of The Heart⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 4) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3klxvDEHeLMZ63H0misQtZ?si=iCyQRf8YSeyKqtmjaj5O_Q

80. ⁠Manchester Cares About Your Heart⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 5) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/34UHLWjTwkrvwgy0h6eu2O?si=SrfkVyejQJu0rxzQFsGSzQ

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