The Katie Miller Podcast Jenny McCarthy Talks Vaccines & Hollywood | KMP Ep.21
Jan 6, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Jenny McCarthy, an actress and advocate for autism awareness, shares her personal journey with her son, including his diagnosis and her initial medical encounters. She candidly addresses her views on vaccines, recommending caution with certain shots and critiquing the politicization of vaccine messaging. Jenny also talks about her clean-beauty brand, Formless Beauty, emphasizing the importance of avoiding harmful ingredients. She reflects on her career shift from Playboy to TV, balancing work with motherhood, and the humorous contrasts between past and present fame.
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Time Magazine Moment That Changed Her Path
- Jenny McCarthy recounts seeing a Time magazine blurb linking MMR to autism and confronting her doctor before her son's MMR shot.
- After the shot, her son suffered seizures, lost speech and eye contact, and was later diagnosed with autism.
Do Research And Watch For Red Flags
- Do research and question medical advice; don’t blindly trust doctors for your child’s vaccinations.
- Watch for health red flags before shots and avoid multiple shots when a child is sick.
Avoid Tylenol Around Shots; Test MTHFR
- Avoid giving Tylenol around vaccinations and during pregnancy unless medically advised.
- Check for MTHFR mutations to understand methylation and detoxification capacity before pregnancy.