With The Wind with Dr. Paul - Podcast 163: Pediatric Perspectives - Reviewing Turtles All the Way Down with Zoey O'Toole

With The Wind

​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. Hashtags: #PediatricPerspectives, #TurtlesAllTheWayDown, #VaccineSafety, #InformedConsent, #HealthAndWellness