Be Well by Kelly Leveque 348: Vaccine Truth Or Myth? Pediatrician Explains What Parents Need To Know | Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joel Warsh, better known as Dr. Gator, a Los Angeles based board-certified pediatrician who blends integrative medicine with traditional care. Joel just released his new book Between a Shot and a Hard Place: Tackling Difficult Vaccine Questions with Balance, Data, and Clarity, and we cover the nuanced conversations so many parents are having today about vaccines, informed consent, and empowered decision making.
We talk about how to separate data from fear, why trust between patients and doctors has eroded, and how parents can feel more confident when navigating medical decisions for their children. Joel shares his perspective on integrative pediatrics, holistic prevention, and how to reduce biases when it comes to health care choices.
Topics Discussed:
→ How can parents make informed vaccine decisions?
→ What is integrative pediatrics and why does it matter?
→ Are vaccines tested with proper placebos?
→ How can families reduce risks and support detox after vaccines?
→ What should parents look for in a pediatrician?
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:31 - Importance of informed consent
→ 00:04:21 - Eroding patient trust
→ 00:07:29 - Covid vaccine risks & benefits
→ 00:11:54 - Covid studies
→ 00:14:02 - History of vaccines
→ 00:17:31 - Placebo testing
→ 00:20:49 - Rise in vaccines
→ 00:24:25 - Removing biases
→ 00:29:56 - Hepatitis B vaccine
→ 00:33:12 - “Anti” vs “Pro” vax
→ 00:35:17 - Aluminum data & studies
→ 00:41:58 - Different types of vaccines
→ 00:44:43 - Heavy metals & lead
→ 00:50:06 - Vaccine prep & detox
→ 00:54:56 - Tracking vaccine injury
→ 00:59:44 - There’s no solid answer
→ 01:03:04 - Finding a pediatrician
→ 01:06:41 - Healthcare is collaborative
Further Listening:
→ Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh’s Empowering Advice for Parents
Check Out Dr. Joel:
→ Website
→ Instagram: @drjoelgator
→ Book: Between a Shot & A Hard Place
→ Links
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