

#188 The Vaccine Debate: A Parent's Guide with Katie Collins PA
Oct 5, 2025
In this conversation, Katie Collins PA, a physician assistant turned advocate for informed consent on childhood vaccinations, delves into significant concerns around conventional medicine. She shares her transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the importance of holistic health approaches. Katie argues against excessive screen time for kids and emphasizes the healing power of nature, nutrition, and local food. They discuss alarming trends linking vaccine schedules to rising chronic diseases and advocate for parents to ask informed questions about their children's health.
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From PA Training To Social Media Advocate
- Katie Collins describes her path from conventional PA training to building a 100k Instagram following answering parents' vaccine questions.
- She started the account in May 2025 to help families make informed choices after seeing gaps in provider conversations.
Training Omits Vaccine Nuance
- Katie says PA and medical training often emphasize disease and vaccine efficacy while minimizing vaccine risks and nuance.
- She calls this approach indoctrination and a disservice to parents seeking informed consent.
Sunlight And Circadian Health Matter
- Katie links sunlight, vitamin D, and circadian rhythm to immune and hormonal health and lower chronic disease risk.
- She highlights grounding and natural cycles as anti-inflammatory and foundational to resilience.