With the growing nationwide trend of doctors refusing to see families who choose a holistic lifestyle, more and more families are finding themselves without a mainstream pediatrician. Today we share the personal and professional reasons doctors use to justify this form of discrimination. Is it all about money? Do they think they are truly keeping their compliant patients safe? Does the medical insurance industry have a hand in this? Is this even ethical? Sources: tinyurl.com/VaxConv
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Today we discuss Japan’s vaccination program and a comprehensive study from 2014. Listed by the WHO as the “healthiest nation in the world”, we look at how fewer doses, encouraged natural infection for certain diseases, and immediate government action after adverse reactions play a role in the success of Japan’s overall health outcomes over recent decades. We also discuss their uncertain future now that their CDC, under pressure from global pharma, is increasing their vaccine schedule. bit.ly/va...
Apr 02, 2019•41 min
While flu season is wrapping up, policy-makers are already planning changes in how we vaccinate for next year’s flu season. One concerning change is the ACIP’s recommendation to give all babies the same dose we give adults, instead of the half-dose it’s always been. How will babies react? We also examine flu vaccine efficacy over the past two years and uncover some concerning findings that may surprise you. Sources: tinyurl.com/VaxConv
Mar 30, 2019•32 min
Today we wrap up our fact-checking of the March 5 Federal Senate hearing on measles mania and vaccine “misinformation”. Why was the panel presenting only one side of this complicated issue? Do the immunocompromised deserve more protection than all the vaccine-compromised children? And now that the hearing is over, what happens next? Sources: tinyurl.com/VaxConv
Mar 27, 2019•34 min
Today we discuss one of the most serious diseases in teens — meningococcal meningitis. Many parents fear this rare disease, especially when sending their kids off to college. We tell you how to identify the symptoms quickly so your child can receive prompt treatment. But what about the vaccine? Are two doses really better than one? We walk you through the pros and cons of this vaccine decision. Sources: bit.ly/vaxconv
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Today we start the show with some timely vaccine-related news items — LIVE, on screen, with our first Facebook Live broadcast. Should you call 911 if you have measles? Are over half of the Vancouver measles cases vaccinated? Why are adult outbreaks of measles increasing worldwide? Is Amazon’s new online pharmacy one reason for censorship? And do donuts really make you smarter? Then we continue to fact check two of the doctors who testified in the March 5 Senate Hearing. tinyurl.com/VaxConv
Mar 21, 2019•55 min
Have you ever been told it’s your ethical duty to vaccinate for the good of the community? Is this truly the reason most people vaccinate, or do they only play the ethics card when concerns about vaccine safety are brought to the table? Today we share one of Melissa’s personal FB posts, examine the fallacies behind this often-used argument, and discuss the real ethical problems with any mandated medical procedures.
Mar 18, 2019•46 min
The Senate Committee on Health and Education held a hearing on March 5 to discuss the measles outbreak and vaccines. But instead of allowing testimony from both sides, as one would expect in a judicious society, the hearing consisted of ONLY pro-mandate supporters. Today we fact check the testimonies of the two senators leading the hearing and uncover the unified agenda to increase censorship of vaccine safety information.
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Advocates for vaccine safety and informed consent are now under fire: Congressmen calling for a ban on “vaccine misinformation,” Facebook and Amazon and others censoring science, and a medical/pharma establishment funding it all. We discuss the multi-platform censorship that will affect what every American is allowed to see, and we read a powerful letter from Congressman Posey. We finish by looking at some reminders from past and present writers who remind us of why freedom of speech is so impor...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min
We continue our discussion with the author of “Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness” and discuss how autoimmune diseases happen, what you can do to help prevent them, and healing steps you can take to minimize their impact on your health. We also discuss some historical accounts of paralytic polio, share a surprising new theory about this virus and vaccine that may challenge what you thought you knew, and ask if the chicken pox vaccine may be doing more harm than ...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 6 min
What if our kids are actually supposed to catch certain febrile illnesses in childhood? What if these bothersome but almost-always harmless diseases help us build our immune systems so we are healthier throughout adulthood? We speak with the author of a new book, “Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness,” who may alter the way you think about certain childhood illnesses and the pharmaceutical efforts to eradicate them.
Mar 02, 2019•1 hr
Today we discuss a recent article that exposes the conflicts of interest between the Centers for Disease Control and Coca-Cola. We reveal how the beverage company donated money to the CDC Foundation then utilized its CDC contacts to influence global laws governing the sugar and soda industries in order to increase soda profits. If the CDC is willing to work with a soda company this way, how much further are they going to go with pharmaceutical companies in order to promote their mutual agenda?
Feb 26, 2019•39 min
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion for all Americans. But what about religious reasons for opting out of medical care? Three States have already removed this constitutional right for its citizens, and more States are soon to follow. Today we talk with Kevin Barry, president of FirstFreedoms.org, about how vaccination is incompatible with many religions, what these specific reasons are, and how you can better get your religious leaders involved in standing up for this most sacred ...
Feb 22, 2019•58 min
The media continues to paint advocates for vaccine safety in a negative light and develops creative new strategies to convince people that vaccines should be mandatory. Today we break down this New York Times Op-Ed piece, discuss some tactics we’ve never seen before, and reveal how to sift through rhetoric and propaganda to better educate your friends and family on these issues.
Feb 20, 2019•48 min
What happens when you put three pro-vaxxers in the same room with three vaccine safety advocates? We were willing to find out when they filmed this episode of The Middle Ground YouTube Show. Today we discuss the show, things you didn’t see, the problem with extreme labeling, and the unfortunate doctor-versus-parent dynamic the media creates in the vaccine debate. This social experiment also serves as an example of how both sides can find common ground and compassion on this complicated issue.
Feb 15, 2019•52 min
Measles hysteria + dozens of legislative bills unveiled across the country to mandate more vaccines for children and reduce or eliminate exemptions. Is the timing a coincidence? Dawn Richardson, Director of Advocacy for the National Vaccine Information Center (www.NVICAdvocacy.org) joins us today for an update on nationwide vaccine legislation and shares some expert tips on how you can get involved in the political process in your state, defending the medical rights of families everywhere.
Feb 12, 2019•57 min
We share our personal stories about how we entered the Informed Consent movement. Dr. Bob talks about what happened in his medical school years that became a two-decade journey into vaccines and infectious diseases and how to best inform parents about this complex medical intervention. Melissa shares the vaccine injury in her daughter that led her to a community fighting for medical and educational rights; and how she chose not to stay silent so other parents could know the risks associated with...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Is measles a harmless childhood disease for most kids, or is it as dangerous as the media portrays? Is it truly on the rise, or are the current outbreaks the same as we've seen for decades now? How can you recognize measles and what should you do if there's an outbreak near you? As for the vaccine, we discuss the potentially serious side effects and whether the risk is worth the partial disease protection. Finally, we talk about the other proven (natural) treatment for measles that nobody ever t...
Jan 26, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Three years ago, California became the first state in many decades to make vaccines mandatory for all schoolchildren, joining Mississippi and West Virginia. Now several other states are considering this legislation. Today we explore three reasons why these laws are wrong for our society, and uncover who is really behind this new lobbying agenda.
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Everyone knows there are unending benefits to breastfeeding, but have you ever thought about how breastfeeding relates to the vaccine conversation? We discuss several research studies that weigh in on breastfeeding, the reduction of infant mortality, and disease prevention. And we ask why our government and medical industry spend so much time and money promoting pharmaceutical methods of disease prevention instead of focusing on strengthening the foundation of the immune system naturally with br...
Jan 20, 2019•1 hr 7 min
While vaccines may provide some artificially-induced protection from specific infectious diseases, do they actually make you a healthier person? And what if research shows that the opposite may be true? Today we continue discussing part of JB Handley's book and break down the all-important question: Is following the complete recommended CDC schedule of vaccines really the best choice for long-term health and wellness?
Jan 12, 2019•41 min
We continue our conversation with JB Handley and challenge the widely-held belief that vaccines alone are responsible for reducing and eliminating infectious diseases. We also discuss how the benefits of vaccines tend to be overstated, and the risks are downplayed, all in in effort to help achieve compliance. And we look at how researchers may have suspected a possible autism/vaccine connection two decades ago and did nothing about it.
Jan 06, 2019•51 min
Today we introduce JB Handley and his new book, How to End the Autism Epidemic, and explore how the mainstream medical community has spent the last two decades refusing to acknowledge that autism is on the rise. JB shares how autism has affected his own family and how it turned him into a "reluctant activist." Together we discuss the media and medical machine behind our nation's vaccine program as they aim to maintain the narrative on this issue.
Jan 02, 2019•58 min
In our series highlighting individual diseases we currently vaccinate for, today we cover pneumococcal disease. We’ll tell you just how common it is, how serious (or not serious) it can be, and what your child’s risk is of catching pneumonia or meningitis from this infection. We’ll break down the risks and side effects of the vaccine, both for kids and for the elderly, and explain why there are four recommended doses on the infant vaccine schedule.
Dec 28, 2018•43 min
You’ve heard it is critical for our society to maintain herd immunity to keep the public from experiencing major disease outbreaks. But is this really true? Is vaccine-induced immunity the same as natural immunity, and does it offer the same level of protection? We present the pros and cons of natural herd immunity and discuss the downside of artificially induced immunity for disease management in society.
Dec 21, 2018•49 min
Ever wonder what type of safety testing vaccines go through before they are released to the public? Today we break down the vaccine safety research system and discuss some criticisms from the scientific community about the FDA approval process, like the lack of placebo-controlled safety trials and long-term safety studies, and the small number of test subjects.
Dec 18, 2018•52 min
Today we focus on whooping cough, one of the most common diseases that still spreads around despite high vaccination rates. We’ll tell you why this vaccine doesn’t work very well, how to recognized and treat the disease, and discuss the risks of the disease. We also cover the risks and side effects of the DTaP vaccine so you can make a more educated decision with your trusted health care provider.
Dec 14, 2018•57 min
Going against the grain is usually met with resistance. In today’s society, people question everything — yet when you do it with vaccines, you’re immediately branded in a negative way. Why is this the case? We discuss the main research studies that show parents who opt out of some vaccines are intelligent and competent, a truth that is in direct opposition to the media portrayal. bit.ly/vaxconv
Dec 11, 2018•47 min
Just how common and deadly are the diseases we vaccinate all new babies for? In this episode, we discuss the 9 diseases that babies get vaccines for in the first 6 months of life (Hepatitis B, Hib, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Flu) so you can better understand the real risks and decide if your infant really needs all 24 doses. Part 2 to come later: Diseases for toddlers and children. bit.ly/vaxconv
Dec 03, 2018•56 min
The flu vaccine is the least effective vaccine on the CDC schedule, yet it has the highest amount of advertising and media hype compared to all other vaccines. We’ll ask (and answer) why, and discuss what is really behind the media campaign to convince you to “get your flu shot” every year. bit.ly/vaxconv
Nov 27, 2018•40 min
