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Vaccines?! Between a Shot & a Hard Place: Are Childhood Vaccines SAFE, How Many Do Kids Really Need & What Parents Should Ask, with Dr. Joel Warsh

Oct 2, 2025
Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh, a board-certified integrative pediatrician and author, delivers a balanced perspective on childhood vaccinations. He discusses the evolution of vaccine schedules and the importance of informed consent, highlighting rising parental skepticism post-COVID. Warsh delves into the adequacy of vaccine safety tests, questioning the lack of inert placebo trials for many vaccines. He explores the potential of genetic testing to predict vaccine reactions and emphasizes the need for open dialogue between parents and healthcare providers to restore trust.
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INSIGHT

Vaccines Expanded After Sanitation Gains

  • Vaccines expanded dramatically after the 1980s compared to when most adults grew up.
  • Improved sanitation reduced deaths earlier, but vaccines still cut disease incidence significantly.
INSIGHT

'70 Vaccines' Is Misleading Antigen Counting

  • High antigen counts often count components, not needles, inflating totals like "70+ vaccines."
  • Most children receive roughly 20–30 injections when combination vaccines are used.
ADVICE

Require Clear Risks‑Vs‑Benefits Conversations

  • Ask your pediatrician for a detailed risks-versus-benefits discussion before consenting to any vaccine.
  • Compare the vaccine's risks to the disease risks to make an informed choice.
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