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Shane Smith Has Questions

One on One with Brianne Dressen | Shane Smith Has Questions

Nov 26, 2024
Brianne Dressen, a Utah mother and former preschool teacher, shares her harrowing experience as an AstraZeneca vaccine trial participant, highlighting severe long-term injuries and a struggle for acknowledgment. She discusses how systemic silencing affects those with vaccine injuries and delves into the political implications of controversial appointments in public health. Dressen emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and support, while addressing issues of vaccine hesitancy, censorship, and the urgent need for open conversations surrounding vaccine safety.
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  • Brianne Dressen's experience as a vaccine trial participant emphasizes the urgent need for transparency and accountability in clinical trial reporting on vaccine injuries.
  • The discussion around RFK Jr.'s potential appointment raises critical questions about vaccine safety and the impact of misinformation in public health policy.

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Potential Appointment of RFK Jr. and Controversial Vaccine Perspectives

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a candidate for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services under President-elect Trump, a choice that raises concerns due to his skepticism about vaccines. Trump's administration has pledged to examine the role of misinformation, pharmaceutical influences, and the actions of figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding vaccines. This renewed focus on vaccine safety and transparency comes amidst public debates on the efficacy and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in light of adverse reactions reported by individuals who participated in vaccine trials.

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