We Want Them Infected Podcast The Vaccine Rollback Nobody Asked For
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Jan 19, 2026 Dr. Howard and Wendy tackle the unsettling erosion of public health, spotlighting vaccine rollback trends and rising measles outbreaks. They scrutinize the FDA's transparency issues and the alarming claims surrounding vaccine safety. The duo warns against the politicization of health policies, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining scientific integrity. They call for accountability in public health decisions and discuss the potential dangers of decreased vaccination coverage, all while urging listeners to advocate for robust health protections.
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COVID Still Causes Significant Annual Mortality
- COVID-19 still kills roughly 100,000 Americans per year and remains a substantial public-health burden.
- Wendy Orent emphasizes there is no herd immunity and urges regular vaccination, especially for older adults.
Keep Vaccinations Current And Mask In Crowds
- Get COVID vaccines regularly; Wendy Orent says annual shots (or twice yearly for older adults) are prudent.
- Mask in crowded indoor spaces and around patients or in hospitals to reduce risk.
Maternal Vaccination Protects Mother And Child
- Vaccination in pregnancy links to lower severe COVID outcomes and may protect infants via maternal antibodies.
- Jonathan Howard cites JAMA findings and a personal example of his grandson benefiting from maternal vaccination.
