In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener explores the complexities of discerning truth in health care, particularly focusing on vaccines. Krista shares personal insights and data-driven discussions highlighting the importance of open-mindedness and thorough research in navigating health recommendations and controversies.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Understanding Correlation vs. Causation in Health Research
• Examining Vaccine Safety and the Role of Critical Inquiry
• Embracing New Scientific Ideas and Overcoming Norms

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The description of the persecution of Dr. Semmelweis is an excerpt from pages 76 and 77 of Dr. Paul Thomas and DeeDee Hoover’s 2025 book “Vax Facts: What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages & All Stages of Life” (see VAX Facts: Essential Vaccination Information for All Ages)
• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
• Link to the article "Vaccines and sudden infant death: An analysis of the VAERS database  1990–2019 and review of the medical literature" by Neil Z. Miller.  The article was published in the journal Toxicology Reports in 2021.
• Quote from Dr. Elizabeth Mumper can be found here: childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/sudden-infant-deaths-vaccination/ 
• Link to purchase Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies 
• CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.  Their 2008 recommendation against Tdap in pregnancy was published in the MMWR Recommendations and Reports On May 30, 2008.  See Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and their Infants Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

🧐 Dive deeper into your health journey by reviewing credible research studies and data.

🤔 Question everything—embrace curiosity as a tool for discarding myths and understanding truth.

🔬 Connect with a like-minded health professional who values ongoing research and inquiry.

Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.

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