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/vaxcon

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 important.

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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 good.

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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.

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