We continue our discussion by looking at why New York was hit so hard compared to other places and examining new concerns about overuse of ventilators. We share two preventable risk factors for Covid-19 disease severity — Vitamin D deficiency and obesity — and talk about how to reduce these risks. We look at Sweden’s approach that may keep their nation healthier and finish with some encouragement on how to talk with your legislator about re-opening your local economy. bit.ly/vaxconv

Today we summarize our beliefs about COVID-19 and discuss our nation's response to the pandemic. We break down the theory of social distancing by posing a very important question: Is there actual science to back up our nationwide lockdown policy? What about the possibility that isolation could be lowering our immune system, making us more susceptible to disease and the next wave of the outbreak worse? What do other physicians and epidemiologists think of the way this is playing out? bit.ly/vaxconv

We continue our discussion with more ways to broaden medical minds. Share thoughtful concerns about things like the number of doses on the full CDC schedule, genetic susceptibility to injuries, and ethical problems with vaccine mandates. If some vaccines aren’t necessary for children's health, are parents wrong to delay them? And what about the severe vaccine reactions the CDC warns against, giving informed consent, and consideration of conflicts of interest? http://bit.ly/vaxconv

Parents often find the very idea of talking with a doctor or nurse about vaccines too overwhelming. Today we offer tips on how to get a medical professional to listen to you as you share your own personal journey. We discuss how to set the right intentions for your conversation, focus on why parents have concerns, and start with thoughtful questions that will help any reasonable professional see you differently than the pre-conceived notion of who vaccine-hesitant parents are. http://bit.ly/vaxconv

Today we share some fun in-studio conversation with the winner from one of our SoCal fundraisers. Colleen shares her journey in becoming a vaccine safety advocate and we discuss how to approach your friends when they turn their back on you after a vaccine injury. We consider the ethics surrounding a mandatory coronavirus vaccine, share our thoughts early on in the coronavirus quarantine, and discuss social responsibility when someone gets sick (recorded March 14). bit.ly/vaxconv

Today we share individual perspectives given what we’ve learned in past weeks, which highlights the variety of opinions on this issue. We look at reports from healthcare professionals across the country and discuss how this virus seems to have an all-or-nothing effect depending on where people are. We cover the UK model revision, differences between the Imperial and Oxford models, Neil Ferguson's Twitter response, and public comments from Dr. Birx of the White House Corona Task Force. bit.ly/vaxconv

Today we break down more studies that reveal better data on how best to approach this crisis. First, we find that coronavirus isn’t as contagious as originally thought, even those in close quarters with symptomatic people are unlikely to catch it, and isolation measures that focus on sick and vulnerable people may be enough. Then we review articles from Stanford and Yale that warn the effects of shutting down society completely for too long may be worse than the disease itself. http://bit.ly/vaxconv

Every day we have new data and a better understanding of Covid-19. New studies show it isn’t as airborne or transmissible in the community as previously thought. More experts weigh in on how the risk of the virus compares to the risk of over-reacting by shutting down an entire country. And what lessons can we learn from some countries that are faring better during this pandemic? bit.ly/vaxconv 

We continue our coronavirus conversation with more articles about the UK, Italy, Israel, and other nations facing this pandemic. If the majority of experts worldwide agree that this virus is harmless to most people, doesn’t spread as easily as originally thought, and may already be widely circulating in our population, does it make sense to shut everything down? Or should our leaders advise a return to civilized life as we continue targeted preventive measures for those at most risk? bit.ly/vaxconv

Tonight we talk about Coronavirus panic and the way the world is dealing with it. We discuss the data, the numbers, and the science behind how viral outbreaks typically work. Is shutting down our whole nation really the right move for Americans, or is there a more moderate way to face this outbreak? What about the advice from other scientific and medical experts across the world? Could a more targeted and appropriate approach be better for us all considering the long term consequences? bit.ly/vaxconv