Dr. Joel Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician and author of 'Between A Shot and a Hard Place,' navigates the polarizing landscape of vaccine safety. He discusses the historical context of vaccines and the legal immunity enjoyed by manufacturers. Warsh critically examines the complexities of vaccine studies, advocating for transparency and rigorous testing methods. With a focus on long-term risks and the importance of informed discussions, he emphasizes the need for a balanced perspective in an overly censored dialogue.
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Dr. Warsh's Vaccine Journey
Dr. Joel Warsh started researching vaccines deeply due to increasing patient questions and censorship around the topic.
He wanted to create a balanced, open discussion resource, leading to his book on vaccines.
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Vaccine Manufacturer Immunity
Vaccine manufacturers have been granted liability immunity since 1986, shifting injury lawsuits to the government.
This removes financial incentives for companies to improve vaccine safety proactively.
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Vaccine Placebo Study Limitations
Most vaccines were not tested using true inert placebos but rather against other vaccines, limiting safety insight.
Gold standard trials with inert placebos should be required for any new vaccines.
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Most of us are acutely aware that the topic of vaccines has become extremely controversial over the last several years. And in a world where this topic is heavily censored, there has to be a place for open discussion, evidence-based education, and informed decisions. Today, you’re going to hear a balanced perspective on vaccines, vaccine history, and what the research actually says. Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in integrative medicine. He’s also the author of the new book, Between A Shot and a Hard Place. Today, he’s back on The Model Health Show for an important discussion on the nuances of vaccines and the truth about vaccine safety. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about how vaccines work and why they’ve become so divisive in our society. You’re going to learn the truth about vaccine studies, and what’s missing from the general conversation on long-term side effects. This may be one of the most polarizing topics of our time – but Dr. Warsh brings common sense, research, and truth to the forefront. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Joel Warsh!
In this episode you’ll discover:
What inspired Dr. Warsh to write a book on vaccines. (4:42)
The problem with the phrase, “safe and effective.” (7:47)
Why pharmaceutical companies have immunity from liability. (9:15)
How vaccines work and the different types of vaccines. (13:23)
The truth about long-term risks. (15:54)
Why placebo is a misnomer when it comes to vaccine studies. (21:15)
A conversation on polypharmacy. (27:33)
Why medicine lost trust during the pandemic. (29:41)
A common flaw with epidemiological data. (32:43)
The specific types of studies that are needed for a better understanding of vaccine safety. (38:43)
The importance of transparency in medicine. (43:54)
What inactive ingredients are in vaccines. (52:50)
How VAERS works, and what it overlooks. (1:01:24)
The critical shared goal among parents and pediatricians. (1:02:56)
Why there’s a double standard with reactions to medications. (1:06:35)
The major issue with dismissing parents’ concerns about vaccines. (1:09:28)