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• Live on Midmorning: Medical myths and H1N1
  Public health officials are trying to figure out why a majority of Americans, including many public health nurses and doctors, have told pollsters recently they are wary of the H1N1 vaccine. Wary to the point that they're not sure they will get the shot against H1N1 flu. A look at medical myths and what fuels the fear of vaccines.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Gregory Poland, MD: Professor of medicine and infectious disease at Mayo Clinic and director of the Mayo vaccine research group.
  Sandra Quinn: Associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
  Rachel Vreeman, MD: Assistant professor of pediatrics in the Children's Health Services Research Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a pediatrician at Riley Hospital for Children. She's the co-author with Dr. Aaron Carroll of "Don't Swallow Your Gum!: Myths, Half-Truths, and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health."
  More from MPR
  H1N1 vaccine Q&A (10/15/2009)
  Half of Americans won't get H1N1 vaccine, polls say (10/12/2009)
  High-risk groups to receive H1N1 vaccine first (10/14/2009)
  State reports surge in flu outbreaks in schools (10/14/2009)
  H1N1 kills otherwise healthy child (10/06/2009)
  Resources
  CDC Flu Update
  Flu.gov
  Newsweek: When Myths Trump Science
  About Gregory Poland
  About Sandra Quinn
  About Rachel Vreeman
• Maria Muldaur's new album goes back to her roots
  Blues and pop singer Maria Muldaur always has performed and promoted American roots music. Her latest work hearkens back to her days playing in jug bands, before she became a pop star with hit song Midnight at the Oasis.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Maria Muldaur: Singer who hit the pop charts in the 1970s. Her latest CD is called Garden of Joy, and features musicians from her days performing in jug bands.
  Resources
  Maria Muldaur's Official Website

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