With the Wind with Dr. Paul - Show 170 Pediatric Perspectives: Parent’s Right to Refuse Vaccines with Theresa Wrangham

Presenters:

Dr. Paul Thomas, Theresa Wrangham

Length:

Approximately 40 minutes

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Web Resources Discussed

• DPT Vaccine Roulette - https://rumble.com/v57bzal-dpt-vaccine-roulette.html

• HSLDA - Making Homeschooling Possible - https://hslda.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq_G1BhCSARIsACc7NxoxqVCYYijVlH0hpJecazIu5a-Mih_7V-Y711bFTKh4ewBe8nJAFxcaAqd5EALw_wcB

• NVIC Advocacy - https://nvicadvocacy.org/members/

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Key Points (with time stamps)

00:01:35 - Introduction of Theresa Wrangham

• Executive Director of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC)

• NVIC’s mission and advocacy for parents' rights regarding vaccines.

00:03:00 - The History of NVIC

• Founded in 1982 by Barbara Loe Fisher, Kathy Williams, and Jeff Schwartz after learning about vaccine injuries from DPT Vaccine Roulette.

• NVIC’s role in vaccine safety advocacy and exemptions.

00:06:38 - Understanding Parental Rights and Vaccine Exemptions

• Difference between vaccine recommendations and requirements.

• State laws govern vaccine mandates, not federal regulations.

• Many states allow medical, religious, and philosophical exemptions.

00:08:36 - Schools and Exemptions: What Parents Should Know

• Schools often send misleading letters about vaccine mandates.

• Importance of checking actual state laws before making vaccine decisions.

00:10:10 - Medical Exemptions Are Nearly Impossible to Obtain

• Doctors are afraid to grant medical exemptions due to professional repercussions.

• The California model and its effects on medical professionals.

00:12:03 - Tips for Parents on Navigating Vaccine Requirements

• Ask questions at your doctor’s office.

• Use NVIC’s website for state-specific exemption information.

• Be aware of vaccine tracking registries and how to opt out.

00:14:49 - What About States Without Exemptions?

• California, New York, Maine, and West Virginia have the strictest laws.

• Homeschooling and private school options as alternatives.

00:16:14 - The Role of NVIC Advocacy in Protecting Parental Rights

• NVIC provides resources for legislative advocacy at the state level.

• The growing push for medical freedom in the U.S.

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Summary

Dr. Paul Thomas and Theresa Wrangham discuss the rights of parents when it comes to vaccine decisions for their children. While m