Dr. Peter Hotez, a professor of pediatrics, molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, will be sharing his thoughts on the deadly rise of anti-science movements on this edition of Your Call. Over the past two decades, he has been under attack from anti-vaccine activists who have grown in strength and influence through well-funded and aggressive organizations. This movement, backed by far-right extremists in the Republican Party and amplified by conservative media, has led to thousands of deaths in America.
In his new book “The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist’s Warning,” Dr. Hotez expresses his concern for the future of scientific institutions and emphasizes the need to rebuild public trust in science and scientists. He has seen firsthand how misinformation can spread quickly, leading to unnecessary deaths. As ongoing research into the long-term effects of Covid-19 progresses, important findings like potential blood markers for Long Covid may inform future treatment trials.
Dr. Hotez is not only an accomplished scientist but also an author. His latest book is just one of several that he has written on vaccine science and its impact on society. He is also the co-director of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development and the founding dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. His work has faced attacks from anti-vaxxers, but he remains committed to fighting for science and public health.
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