The Vaccine Conversation with Melissa and Dr. Bob

When a topic as complex as vaccines becomes socially taboo, where do you go to talk about it? Join pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears and Melissa, mother and health freedom educator, on this informative journey where we will discuss everything from disease outbreaks to vaccine risks and side effects, the vaccine schedule, media hype, vaccine laws and controversies, and everything in between. Learn more at our non-profit website ImmunityEducationGroup.org

Ep. 14 - Pneumococcal: the Disease and the Vaccine

Dec 28, 2018

In our series highlighting individual diseases we currently vaccinate for, today we cover pneumococcal disease. We’ll tell you just how common it is, how serious (or not serious) it can be, and what your child’s risk is of catching pneumonia or meningitis from this infection. We’ll break down the risks and side...

Ep. 13 - Natural Herd Immunity Vs. Artificial Vaccine-Induced Immunity

Dec 21, 2018

You’ve heard it is critical for our society to maintain herd immunity to keep the public from experiencing major disease outbreaks. But is this really true? Is vaccine-induced immunity the same as natural immunity, and does it offer the same level of protection? We present the pros and cons of natural herd immunity...

Ep. 12 - How Vaccines Are Tested To Measure Safety

Dec 18, 2018

Ever wonder what type of safety testing vaccines go through before they are released to the public? Today we break down the vaccine safety research system and discuss some criticisms from the scientific community about the FDA approval process, like the lack of placebo-controlled safety trials and long-term safety...

Ep. 11 - Pertussis (Whooping Cough): the Disease and the Vaccine

Dec 14, 2018

Today we focus on whooping cough, one of the most common diseases that still spreads around despite high vaccination rates. We’ll tell you why this vaccine doesn’t work very well, how to recognized and treat the disease, and discuss the risks of the disease. We also cover the risks and side effects of the...

Ep. 10 - Why are More Highly Educated People More Likely to Question Vaccines?

Dec 11, 2018

Going against the grain is usually met with resistance. In today’s society, people question everything — yet when you do it with vaccines, you’re immediately branded in a negative way. Why is this the case? We discuss the main research studies that show parents who opt out of some vaccines are intelligent and...