The Checkup with Doctor Mike Hated By Anti-Vaxxers & His Public Fallout w/ Joe Rogan | Dr. Peter Hotez
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May 25, 2025 
Dr. Peter Hotez, a pediatrician and vaccine advocate, discusses the relentless battle against vaccine misinformation. He shares insights from his experience creating accessible vaccines and his controversial exchanges with figures like Joe Rogan. The chat highlights the dangers of misinformation in public health, particularly during a measles outbreak. Hotez also addresses the emotional toll on scientists advocating for vaccines and the urgent need for better health communication to combat public skepticism.
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Complexity of Vaccine Misinformation
- Dr. Peter Hotez explains the complexity of vaccine misinformation and the need for technical knowledge to debunk it.
- False claims like mRNA vaccines causing genome changes require scientific expertise to refute effectively.
Understanding Anti-Vaccine Audiences
- Anti-vaccine advocates often fall victim to sophisticated misinformation campaigns linked to profit and political motives.
- Patience and persistent communication are vital to counteract these repeated false claims.
Tito's Vodka Funds Vaccine Effort
- Dr. Hotez created a low-cost, patent-free COVID vaccine with no big pharma involvement.
- Tito's Vodka contributed significant funding supporting this open-source vaccine development.