The Vaccine Conversation with Melissa and Dr. Bob

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When a topic as complex as vaccines becomes socially taboo, where do you go to talk about it? Join pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears and Melissa, mother and health freedom educator, on this informative journey where we will discuss everything from disease outbreaks to vaccine risks and side effects, the vaccine schedule, media hype, vaccine laws and controversies, and everything in between. Learn more at our non-profit website ImmunityEducationGroup.org | Sources available at bit.ly/vaxconv .

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Ep. 7 - The Flu Vaccine Debate - Part 1

Just how common and deadly is the flu? Does the media tell the truth when reporting flu risks? Is the flu vaccine actually safe or effective? What about the mercury in flu shots — is that safe for pregnant women and babies? Join us for a chat about one of the most controversial vaccines on the market. bit.ly/vaxconv

Nov 27, 2018•50 min

Ep. 6 - Media, Measles, and Misinformation

Is measles really on the rise, and is it really the deadly disease the media now spins it to be? We’ll explore the actual risks of measles, how to prevent it, and how to see through some of the skewed messaging frequently put out by the media. bit.ly/vaxconv

Nov 15, 2018•40 min

Ep. 5 - Attacking Medical Exemptions?

Join us as we break down a new study on California vaccine medical exemptions post SB277. We will review and question the results in detail, and shine some light on a concerning new trend that seeks to make medical exemptions a thing of the past. bit.ly/vaxconv

Nov 14, 2018•1 hr

Ep. 4 - Informed Consent - Are We Really Getting It?

Informed consent is one of the pillars of modern medicine. There is a Federal law that mandates every patient be informed about all the risks of vaccination. However, the reality is parents are not being told everything when it comes to vaccination. Worse yet, they are discouraged from even asking the questions that allow them to make an informed decision for themselves and for their children. Join us for this important discussion and learn how to become better informed for your family. bit.ly/v...

Nov 08, 2018•43 min

Ep. 3 - The Vaccine Schedule - 69 Doses and Rising

Getting your child vaccinated today is more than “just a few shots." We’ll explore how the vaccine schedule has skyrocketed to 69 doses — more than triple what it was in the eighties. Learn about each vaccine the CDC now recommends, how many doses are given of each throughout childhood, and what type of safety research has (or hasn’t) been done on each of them. bit.ly/vaxconv

Nov 08, 2018•39 min

Ep. 2 - Vaccine Media Sound Bites

You hear it all the time: “Vaccines are safe and effective!” It’s in every news broadcast and every news article, 100% of the time. And what about these common catchphrases: “We need 95% vaccine coverage to achieve herd immunity,” “Vaccine reactions are one-in-a-million,” and “The autism/vaccine connection has been de-bunked!” Are these scientific facts or carefully-crafted media sound bites as part of a PR campaign designed to shape public opinion on vaccines? bit.ly/vaxconv

Nov 07, 2018•47 min

Ep. 1 - Why We Are Doing This

Welcome to The Vaccine Conversation! When a topic as complex as vaccines — a medical intervention that affects each individual differently — becomes socially taboo, where do you go to talk about it? Join us on this informative journey where we will discuss everything from disease outbreaks to vaccine risks and side effects, the vaccine schedule, media hype, vaccines laws and controversies, and everything in between. bit.ly/vaxconv

Nov 07, 2018•36 min

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