#244 (Apr. 08, 2026) 'Parents’ Voices Matter Informed Consent & Vaccine Choice': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update

How can parents navigate vaccine decisions with confidence?

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This week on the IMA Weekly Show, host Dr. Elizabeth Mumper is joined by Dr. Paul Thomas and DeeDee Hoover, co-authors of Vax Facts, for an important conversation about informed consent, vaccine choice, and why parents’ voices matter in the exam room.

• What informed consent should look like in real-world pediatric visits

• How parents can prepare for vaccine appointments ahead of time

• What to say when they feel pressured, rushed, or dismissed

• A practical role-play demonstrating how to stay calm and clear under pressure

• Why parents’ voices matter in medical decision-making

Many parents walk into pediatric appointments wanting the same thing: clear information, honest answers, and the freedom to make thoughtful decisions for their children. Too often, they leave feeling rushed, pressured, or afraid to speak up.

Drawing on decades of pediatric experience and family advocacy, Dr. Thomas and Hoover discuss how parents can prepare for vaccine conversations, ask better questions, and respond with confidence when they feel pressure in the exam room. The episode also explores the emotional side of these experiences and how they can shape future decisions.

This is a conversation for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to better understand their options and approach pediatric care with greater clarity, calm, and confidence.

Aired Wednesday, April 08, 2026.

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