​Title: With The Wind with Dr. Paul - Show 162; Pediatric Perspectives: -Reviewing Turtles All The Way Down With Zoey O'Toole

Presenters: Dr. Paul Thomas, Zoey O'Toole

Length: 30 minutes

Links to Websites:

DoctorsandScience.com

Kids First Forever

Donate to Children's Health Defense

Sign Up for Children's Health Defense Updates

Turtles All the Way Down on Amazon

The Lancet Journal

BMJ Journal

The Truth About the Drug Companies on Amazon

VAERS – Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

Key Points:

00:00:59 - Introduction to Turtles All the Way Down and Zoey O'Toole’s role as editor

00:03:00 - Discussion on vaccine trials and lack of placebo testing

00:05:01 - The placebo problem: How studies often use previous vaccines as controls

00:10:10 - "Who are the companies obligated to?" – Exploring pharmaceutical companies' priorities

00:13:11 - Uncovering flaws in vaccine safety studies

00:18:30 - Harvard Pilgrim study on adverse events, challenges with VAERS

00:23:50 - Advice to parents on vaccine decisions and trusting intuition

Summary: Dr. Paul welcomes Zoey O'Toole, editor of Turtles All the Way Down, to discuss the book's insights on vaccine trials and the limitations of current safety data. They delve into how vaccines are tested, what is often hidden from public view, and explore studies showing potential flaws in the vaccine approval process. The conversation highlights the importance of informed consent and trusting one's intuition, especially regarding children’s health.

Conclusion: The episode encourages listeners to ask questions, trust their instincts, and thoroughly understand vaccine safety to make informed health decisions for their families.

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