Vaccine hesitancy is now considered one of the top global health threats. At the same time, public trust in health institutions has declined sharply. The result is a dangerous gap between what the science says and what the public believes — and that gap costs lives.
Dr. Paul Kilgore is uniquely positioned to bridge it. As a physician-epidemiologist, former CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, principal investigator on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials, and author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications in vaccine science and infectious disease epidemiology, he has spent his career both producing the evidence and translating it for public understanding. National media — including CBS News' The Takeout with Major Garrett — turn to him when complex vaccine science needs to be made clear and actionable.
This session walks attendees through how vaccines are developed, tested, and monitored for safety — using real-world examples from Dr. Kilgore's own clinical trial experience. He addresses the most common concerns directly and transparently, separating evidence from misinformation without dismissing legitimate questions. The goal is not to persuade, but to inform — giving every person in the room the tools to evaluate vaccine decisions for themselves and their families using the best available science.
Attendees leave with a clear understanding of how vaccine evidence works and a framework for making informed immunization decisions at every life stage.

Format: Keynote, grand rounds, or public forum. Duration: 45–75 minutes. Target audience: General public, healthcare professionals, public health conferences, school and university communities, corporate wellness, HR and benefits teams. CME-eligible format available. AV needs: screen, microphone, HDMI.