Panel discussion - Forgetting to Remember event 1.13.2026

Panel discussion held on January 13, 2026, following the premiere event for the film, "Forgetting to Remember — Lessons from a Vaccine Lost." The conversation addressed the simplification of vaccine distribution processes and the resulting implications for public health. Moderator Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s "The Pulse," led the discussion with a panel featuring subject matter experts and the film's director. Panelists contributing to the dialogue included Dr. Joel Gaydos, retired U.S. Army physician; Dr. Caitlin Rivers, epidemiologist and author; Dr. Katherine Wells, director of public health in Lubbock, TX; Dr. Paul Offit, scientist and infectious diseases pediatrician; and film director Mr. Donald Rayne Mitchell.

This recording offers insights into the themes explored in the documentary, focusing on vaccine management, infectious disease control, and public health strategy. The event was produced by and for the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (VEC at CHOP), an organization dedicated to the study and prevention of infectious diseases through scientific and medical expertise.