Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines

A new Bar-Ilan University study points to a global decline in parental trust in childhood vaccines since the Covid pandemic. In this episode, public health expert Professor Michael Edelstein joins the show to explain the findings, based on research conducted in Israel and the UK.

The conversation looks at why even a small drop in vaccination rates matters, how Covid messaging affected long-term trust in health systems, and why diseases like measles are resurging. Edelstein also discusses vaccine safety concerns, the role of social media, access to healthcare, and what governments and health professionals can do to rebuild trust with parents.

The episode explores real-world consequences, including current measles outbreaks in Israel, and offers insight into how public health systems can communicate more effectively during future crises.