Vaccines How to Talk to a Vaccine Skeptic FAQ and Methodology Our Vaccine Survey Results More Conversation Strategies By Brett Spiegel, MPH Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD on April 12, 2019 Steven Gans, MD, is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Medical Review Board Steven Gans, MD Updated on November 17, 2019 Our Conversation Coach Can Help Vaccination is the number one hot-button health issue that causes disagreement among friends, family, and loved ones—according to a recent Verywell survey. And while 1 in 5 disagree about vaccines, approaching the conversation to vaccinate from a place that educates, not alienates, is much more likely to turn a skeptic into a believer. Learn how to effectively discuss vaccines with your partner, sibling, friend, or anyone who's skeptical. Our Conversation Coach will simulate a real chat to provide you with clear and accurate talking points to help promote vaccination. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit