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Vaccines, Flu Shots, Circumcision & Hep B On Grocery Carts? | Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DO

Dec 2, 2025
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Sherri Tenpenny
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, an outspoken osteopathic physician and vaccine critic, dives into the complexities behind vaccine safety and parental choices. She challenges the assumptions around routine infant procedures, from circumcision to the vitamin K shot. With a critical lens on public health protocols, Dr. Tenpenny discusses the lack of rigorous safety trials for vaccines and the real risks of misinformation. A staunch advocate for informed parental decision-making, she pushes for transparency in medical practices regarding vaccines and newborn care.
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INSIGHT

Genetics And Metabolism Shape Vaccine Risk

  • Vaccine reactions vary because genetics, family history, and inborn metabolic errors affect detox capacity.
  • Newborns are not screened for MTHFR or similar issues that could raise vaccine risk.
ADVICE

Consider Iodine During Pregnancy

  • Supplementing low-dose iodine in pregnancy can support fetal thyroid and brain development.
  • Consult a holistic practitioner if you have thyroid disease before increasing iodine.
INSIGHT

Placebo Controls Often Missing In Trials

  • Sherri Tenpenny asserts vaccines haven't undergone true saline placebo-controlled trials.
  • She argues most trials compare one vaccine formulation to another, hiding absolute safety baselines.
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