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It’s difficult to have a balanced conversation about vaccines. Both sides often jump to conclusions, leaving little room for nuanced, open dialogue. Just a few years ago, even sharing a podcast discussing vaccines could result in it being flagged. In this episode, Dr. Joel Gator Warsh joins us for a thoughtful conversation—one that doesn’t push any agenda, but simply aims to share information.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh for a deep dive into the topic of vaccines. Dr. Gator discusses what the gold standard for vaccine testing should look like and what it truly means to provide informed consent. He addresses common concerns about additives in vaccines and emphasizes that his role is to educate—not to influence or bias—parents in making the best decisions for their children. He also explains why current research is lacking when it comes to understanding the potential long-term health impacts of vaccines, and shares his hopes for more robust studies and open, nuanced conversations moving forward.

Dr. Joel Gator Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in parenting, wellness, and integrative medicine. In 2018, he founded his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine, in Studio City.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Gator dive into:

What does “vaccine placebo” mean, and the differing definitions (00:17)
Dr. Gator’s belief in providing information for truly informed consent (3:10)
Questions about the ingredients and additives in vaccines (6:30)
Why Dr. Gator started asking questions about vaccines (10:05)
Why vaccine research typically doesn't use traditional placebo-controlled trials (19:47)
The rise in public awareness and the future of vaccine studies (24:53)
COVID as a major awakening regarding vaccines and peer reviews of vaccine trials (32:44)
The history of polio and the increase in vaccines for various conditions (45:33)
How vaccines have turned into a political issue (50:30)
Stories from Dr. Gator’s patients, his recommendations, and an alternative schedule for newborns (59:21)
Vaccines and concerns about autoimmune diseases and cumulative effects (1:13:20)
The need for further research on vaccines and the possible correlation with autism (1:18:39)
The measles vaccine: when to get it and debunked studies regarding its correlation to autism (1:34:49)
Dr. Gator’s new book and what he hopes it contributes to the vaccine discussion (1:47:09)
Does the flu vaccine make a difference (1:50:49)
Final thoughts (1:54:47)

Also mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Gator's new book - Between a Shot and a Hard Place
A Deep Dive on the Fraud, Deception, and Misdirection of Big Pharma with Dr. John Abramson

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