The Leon Show—Vaccines and our Children
The history [of vaccination] is important because human beings have actually created a lot of their own problems. Now, while they didn’t create the viruses and the bacteria, at least back then they didn’t… today, they are, they created the conditions that made these microbes extremely dangerous. So, when you look at how people were […]
Burnout Among Physicians is a Crisis In Medicine That Can Lead to Medical Errors
Up before dawn making breakfast for her two sons and daughter, who has special needs… And that’s all before doctor […] starts her shift in the Stanford emergency department. The busiest time in the ER, afternoon? Yeah, evening. Yep. Today, Dr. […] is teaching medical students. On buy days, she’ll see 15 to 20 patients […]
The New Internet Police Protecting You from Freedom of Thought and Speech | Barbara Loe Fisher
The president of the non-profit National Vaccine Information Center talks about the impact that the cancellation of net neutrality and public-private business partnerships between industry, government and politically powerful institutions has had on conversations about health and vaccination on the Internet. She reviews the effect that algorithms and ratings of Internet content by corporations has […]
Why Most Vaccine Reactions Aren’t Reported
I did see a couple of reactions [to the influenza vaccine], and they were so dramatic that everyone knew it was from the vaccine. And at that point we just thought.. well, this just happens sometimes. We considered it no different from any other drug that you can react to, so that was how it […]
The Revolving Door Between the FDA and Big Pharma
Big Pharma. The name alone conjures images of collusion, big money and major influence. In this series, we’re going to take a look at Big Pharma and its powerful influence over media, doctors and even you. And we’re going to give you an unprecedented look at the truth behind the tactics, the strategy and the […]
Pediatricians Turn Well Baby Checkups Into Vaccine Battlegrounds
I remember when I took my first-born baby to the pediatrician for his first checkup 40 years ago. Like most young Moms, I looked up to my pediatrician and completely trusted him. I did everything he told me to do, never questioning his expertise or doubting him, believing that he would never recommend or do […]