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The Vaccine Conversation with Melissa and Dr. Bob

Immunity Education Groupthevaccineconversation.com
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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Episodes

Ep. 67 - 1986 Media Coverage of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act

Today we review two newspaper articles—from the LA Times and NY Times—surrounding the passage of the 1986 Act and discuss how vaccine injury was openly acknowledged by the media back in the 80s, compared to the cover-up we see today. We discuss the multiple layers of the omnibus bill, and learn how removing liability for manufacturers was a dangerous addition to what many assumed was a compensation program designed to support victims and their families. bit.ly/vaxconv

Oct 08, 201953 min

Ep. 66 - How to Report a Doctor to the Medical Board for Vaccine Negligence

Did your doctor fail to give you proper informed consent for vaccination? Did your child suffer a serious vaccine reaction and your doctor ignored it? Your state medical board needs to hear from you. If your child was harmed by a vaccine and your doctor didn’t acknowledge it, document it, report it, and warn you about further doses and further injury, then your doctor is guilty of negligence. Today we discuss an online guide on how to submit a well-researched, well-documented complaint. bit.ly/v...

Oct 05, 201943 min

Ep. 65 - Are Febrile Seizures Really Harmless?

Doctors have always assumed that febrile seizures were harmless, so febrile seizures triggered by vaccines “should be” harmless as well. Today we unpack brand new data from two research studies that question this long-held belief. If having febrile seizures during childhood increases the risk of suffering from life-long epilepsy, serious mood disorders, and other neurological problems, isn’t it time doctors start acknowledging this risk and start educating and protecting their patients? bit.ly/v...

Oct 01, 201952 min

Ep. 64 - Personal Tragedy to a Personal Mission - An In-Depth Interview with V is for Vaccine Creator Joshua Coleman (Part 2)

We continue our conversation with one of today’s most daring activists and get a behind-the-scenes look at his most recent vaccine injury awareness rallies. Learn what it takes to plan and execute a successful rally and reach people in your community with the right messaging. Joshua Coleman shares his experience and resources so you can follow his example where you live and help change the narrative on vaccine safety. bit.ly/vaxconv

Sep 27, 201943 min

Ep. 63 - Personal Tragedy to a Personal Mission - An In-Depth Interview with V is for Vaccine Creator Joshua Coleman (Part 1)

In part one of our two-part interview with Joshua Coleman, we discuss the personal story and tragic injury of his son Otto that ultimately brought him to the front lines of the fight for medical rights and informed consent. We delve into why Joshua is sometimes viewed as a controversial character, and where his critics continue to get it wrong about him. Finally, we discuss working on the Vaxxed tour, and how filming over 800 vaccine injury stories changed him forever. bit.ly/vaxconv

Sep 24, 201959 min

Ep. 62 - Dr. Bob Sears' Story in the LA Times

Today we discuss an exclusive interview and the article written about Dr. Bob by a publication that historically hasn't been favorable to the opposition of medical mandates. In a rare opportunity, Dr. Bob agreed to a 4-hour interview and shared his thoughts on his medical board probation, the importance of believing and supporting his patients, and the need for more thorough research by The Medical Establishment in order to better protect at-risk children. bit.ly/vaxconv

Sep 20, 201947 min

Ep. 61 - Bringing Truth to Light - An In-Depth Interview with Del Bigtree (Part 2)

In the second half of our interview with Del Bigtree we cover the work he’s done and continues to do to help inform the public about vaccine safety issues and revealing conflicts of interest — discussing both his web TV show “The Highwire” and his non-profit organization Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN). bit.ly/vaxconv

Sep 17, 20191 hr 38 min

Ep. 60 - Bringing Truth to Light - An In-Depth Interview with Del Bigtree (Part 1)

From working behind the camera to being in front of it, Del Bigtree has made a name for himself motivating and inspiring parents across the nation with his powerful speeches. This first part of our two-part interview explores Del the individual—where he came from, what led him into this informed consent movement, and why he is so passionate about medical freedom and transparency. bit.ly/vaxconv

Sep 12, 20191 hr 50 min

Ep. 59 - A Tragic Case - the Heartbreaking Story of Dustin Barton

Our first episode of Season 2 is an extremely important one. We take an in-depth look at the federal vaccine court case of a boy severely injured by the DPT vaccine and discuss how numerous court delays ultimately led to a tragic ending six years into the case. This painful and heartbreaking story represents exactly why parents across the nation and the world continue to fight fearlessly against laws mandating products with inherent risk. bit.ly/vaxconv

Sep 10, 20191 hr 17 min

Ep. 58 - Season 1 Finale, Part 2: Looking Forward

There is still so much to discuss regarding the larger vaccine debate. Today we share what some of our favorite ideas are for Season 2 and what we most look forward to bringing to the podcast. Don’t worry, we won’t be gone for long. There is work to be done, there are conversations to be had, and a public perception that desperately needs changing. See you very soon! tinyurl.com/VaxConv

Jun 24, 201937 min

Ep. 57 - Season Finale, Part 1: Looking Back

Today we take a look back at our favorite episodes and moments from this past year and talk about our most memorable highlights — what made us laugh, what topics got the most feedback, and what we found the most compelling. We share our current thoughts and struggles with the current California legislation and what we are doing to prevent this tragic bill. But don’t worry! We promise to be back later in the summer after we get some much-needed rest. tinyurl.com/VaxConv

Jun 21, 201952 min

Ep. 56 - Origin of the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination Movement

We are back today with some reviews read to you in our favorite accents. Then we take a trip back in history to the late 1800s and break down an article about the origins of the very first organized resistance to mandatory vaccination. We read about the objections to forced vaccination people had 150 years ago, how they fought these laws, how class and gender fit in, and how their elected representatives responded. Will history repeat itself, or have we truly learned from our mistakes? bit.ly/va...

Jun 14, 201957 min

Ep. 55 - Dr. Bob Sets the Record Straight About His Medical Board Case

Today we talk about the recent California Medical Board meeting where they discussed the proposed law attacking medical exemptions and expressed many concerns about the bill as written—including the overly narrow requirements of CDC guidelines. Then Melissa and Dr. Bob have a no-holds-barred conversation about HIS medical board case, and if there is perhaps more to be done to clear his name and set the record straight. tinyurl.com/VaxConv

Jun 10, 201959 min

Ep. 54 - The REAL Reason We Are Seeing More Measles

Are the current measles outbreaks due to an “increasing number of unvaccinated children,” or is there another explanation? This 1984 study explained why the MMR vaccine wouldn’t eradicate measles as planned, despite very high levels of coverage. This study predicted that measles outbreaks would continue, even in fully vaccinated populations, due to primary vaccine failure, and that the initial success of the vaccine in the 70’s and 80’s would be due to a naturally immune adult population. bit.ly...

Jun 06, 201932 min

Ep. 53 - Dr. Bob Sees a Severe Vaccine Reaction from the VICP Table in His Office

Today we discuss the severe vaccine reactions that are on the VICP list of side effects that patients should be compensated for. Some of these are obvious, like anaphylaxis and encephalopathy. But some are largely unknown, like vaso-vagal syncope, shoulder injury, and live-virus infection from a vaccine. And we discuss what Dr. Bob witnessed last week when one of his own patients suffered such a reaction right in his office. Sources: bit.ly/vaxconv

Jun 03, 201957 min

Ep. 52 - How to Grow a Healthy Immune System

Today we share what we do with our own kids to keep their immune systems healthy and what you can do from day one to grow your baby’s immune system. Is it really as simple as getting a natural start to life, avoiding certain pitfalls early on, then choosing the right foods to keep the immune system in perfect balance? Do certain vitamins and natural nutrients help too? And what does Harvard University have to say about it? Sources: bit.ly/vaxconv

May 30, 20191 hr 16 min

Ep. 51 - Vaccine Reactions, Vaccine Overdose, and Denying Informed Consent?

We know that some children will suffer a serious vaccine reaction, but who decides if your reaction is severe enough to stop vaccination and still be allowed into school? Will you and your doctor decide, or a legislator? What happens when a doctor catches a baby up on ALL missing doses and gives 12 vaccines in a single visit? And how can doctors stop requiring written consent from parents before each medical intervention (including vaccines) for their child when federal law requires it? bit.ly/v...

May 27, 201956 min

Ep. 50 - Can Science Ever Truly Be Settled?

Who pays for the science that keeps “settling” the vaccine safety argument? And if the science is settled, then why do peer-reviewed studies continue to reaffirm the reality of vaccine risk? Can scientists ever really close the book on any important hypothesis, or should they continue searching ALL avenues when new information becomes available—especially when the number of “anecdotes” driving the hypothesis keeps rising? Today we break down Melissa’s #TruthPart6 post about scientific objectivit

May 24, 201957 min

Ep. 49 - Interview With Forrest Maready, Author of The Moth in the Iron Lung

Today we discuss a controversial book that will challenge what you, and your grandparents, think you know about the polio epidemic. Were these mysterious cases of paralysis really due to the poliovirus? Did the polio vaccine truly save all of us from a lifetime of disability? Or is there more to the story? What happened when scientists, doctors, and concerned parents began to realize that other factors may be at play, and what did the government, doctors, and historians do to control the narrati...

May 20, 20191 hr 5 min

Ep. 48 - Toxic Sludge is Good for You and Other "Truths"

Today we dissect another one of Melissa’s Facebook truth posts: how trained experts are programming our minds to accept even the most ridiculous ideas. The thought police aren’t just censoring information so we don’t see it — they are carefully engineering the data and messages we DO see, all with one goal in mind. And more alarmingly, are the uneducated masses so easily influenced that they come to believe the media sound bites are truly their own original ideas? Sources: tinyurl.com/VaxConv

May 17, 201947 min

Ep. 47 - Why Advocacy for Medical Rights Matters

Today we discuss the current battle happening in California regarding a bill designed to eliminate almost all vaccine medical exemptions for children. We also talk about what it means to be an informed advocate, and why it’s so important that you are actively involved in the preservation of medical freedom. The big take away is to #shareyourstory of vaccine injury, do not stay silent, and help protect other children by finally speaking up to those around you. Sources: tinyurl.com/VaxConv

May 13, 20191 hr 8 min

Ep. 46 - Are Rich People Leading the Vaccine-Educated Movement?

Those who push for mandatory vaccination are constantly looking for new ways to label, shame, and discriminate against the growing number of people concerned about vaccine safety. Today we dissect a disturbing article from Money Magazine that claims a sinister motivation behind the vaccine safety movement. But are vaccine-educated parents, whose kids suffered serious side effects, really spreading misinformation? Or are they simply sharing their stories so that others will know the risk? bit.ly/...

May 10, 201941 min

Ep. 45 - Tetanus: The Disease and the Vaccine

Today we discuss a disease that many parents are concerned about, despite the fact that it is extremely rare. Could your child catch tetanus from a simple scrape from a dirty, rusty nail? How does tetanus even happen, and how can you prevent it? Should unvaccinated kids get a tetanus shot for any wound, or just severe ones? How can you identify the symptoms so your child can receive prompt treatment. And what about the vaccine? Are the potential side effects worth the disease protection? bit.ly/...

May 07, 201939 min

Ep. 44 - What Should Our Pro-Informed Consent Movement Be Called?

The ardent pro-mandatory vaccinationists have managed to get the anti-vaxxer label to stick to those of us who engage in open discussion on vaccines. Today we consider why they chose such a carefully-crafted derogatory term, what this label really means, and their not-so-hidden agenda to shift public opinion in a certain direction. But are we really “anti” anything, besides mandatory vaccination? Is there a more positive term that better describes our vaccine safety advocacy movement? tinyurl.co...

May 04, 201932 min

Ep. 43 - Podcast Reviews and Why Your Voice Matters

Today we open up about what this podcast really means to us personally and how our two very different and unique personalities brought us together as a team. We share a special review from a listener, talk about podcast reviews in general and what they mean to us, and how we appreciate our connection with the listeners. We all have something to contribute to this conversation, and our greatest joy is to empower others to find their voice in this movement and realize their voice matters. tinyurl....

May 03, 201935 min

Ep. 42 - How the FDA Manipulates the Media

What happens when our major government agencies, like the FDA, try to manipulate, control, and even strong-arm reporters who are supposed to keep them accountable? Today we uncover a Scientific American investigation that paints “a disturbing picture of the tactics that are used to control the science press.” And the bigger question: could this be happening with all government regulatory agencies? bit.ly/vaxconv

Apr 27, 201956 min

Ep. 41 - Dr. Peter Hotez: Did He Really Just Say That?

Today we fact check Joe Rogan’s interview with an infectious disease specialist/autism author/vaccine spokesperson and uncover some very unusual statements. Are vaccines only made of germ antigens and saline? Is the hygiene hypothesis just a fad? Is autism linked to 6 environmental chemicals, but NOT any of the dozens that are in vaccines? Did he just promote the First Amendment AND call for a ban on vaccine books? Why is someone who claims to be an expert getting so many facts wrong? tinyurl.co...

Apr 23, 20191 hr 1 min

Ep. 40 - Facebook Live Q and A

Today we go live on camera to answer your questions about vaccines, infectious diseases, herd immunity, and everything in between. You can listen here, or go to our Immunity Education Group Facebook page and listen/watch the live stream from April 6. tinyurl.com/VaxConv

Apr 16, 20191 hr 33 min

Ep. 39 - Why the Pertussis Vaccine Makes You MORE Susceptible

Vaccines are supposed to prevent disease, but what happens when a disease begins to outsmart its vaccine? Today we discuss research out of UCLA that shows getting the pertussis vaccine as a child will make you more susceptible to catching the disease. We also show you a CDC report that shows pertussis is mutating to avoid vaccine-induced immunity, and how all 90 people with pertussis in the current Los Angeles outbreak are vaccinated. Sources: bit.ly/vaxconv

Apr 12, 201941 min

Ep. 38 - When Doctors Ignore Your Child’s Vaccine Reaction

Has your doctor refused to acknowledge your child’s vaccine reaction, even when it’s listed on the FDA package insert? Did your doctor insist you repeat that vaccine again, because the side effect was “coincidental?” Is your state government insisting that your child finish that vaccine series, and all other vaccines, in order to attend school? Do you know someone who has been treated this way? Today we hear the story of one such mom and what she did about it to protect her child. tinyurl.com/Va...

Apr 08, 20191 hr 14 min
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