The Checkup with Doctor Mike The Truth About My Anti-Vax Debate
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Aug 12, 2025 The discussion kicks off with reflections on a challenging series about vaccine hesitancy and the importance of critical thinking in medical interventions. It dives into the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations for children, debunking myths like the discredited autism link. Trust in medical experts is another hot topic, highlighting skepticism during the pandemic and the need for credible information. Finally, the science behind vaccines is explored, emphasizing their role in disease prevention and the rigorous research backing their efficacy.
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Jubilee Debate Sparked New Lessons
- Doctor Mike recounts appearing on Jubilee's Surrounded where he debated vaccine-hesitant and anti-vaccine participants.
- He says the experience taught him a lot and he wants to share those lessons on his podcast.
Participants Shared Personal Vaccine Harms
- Several participants shared personal stories of severe post-vaccine events like seizures and paralysis.
- Doctor Mike accepted these accounts as told and acknowledged that serious vaccine side effects, while rare, do occur.
Distinguish Correlation From Causation
- Correlation does not equal causation when events follow vaccination.
- We need comparative studies and surveillance to determine if vaccines raise incidence of conditions.