Medical and ethics experts on a panel hosted recently by The University of Texas at Dallas acknowledged the fears that some people have about the COVID-19 vaccines, but urged individuals to seek out reliable, factual information. “There’s often an echo chamber effect where people raise their concerns among people in their community who are not necessarily experts. Misinformation travels around a lot,” said Dr. Matthew Brown, moderator of the discussion and professor of philosophy and history of ideas in the School of Arts and Humanities. “There’s often an echo chamber effect where people raise their concerns among people in their community who are not necessarily experts. “It’s important to seek out experts who can help us understand what the science can tell us and what limitations it faces,” he said.