Why Vaccine Safety Is So Hard to Talk About — with Dr. Joel Warsh

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine

4.6 • 8.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2025

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Joel Warsh was trained in conventional pediatrics—but he quickly realized that vaccine conversations often overlook what matters most to you and your child’s unique health needs. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, discover how Dr. Warsh blends medical research with real patient experience to offer an honest, balanced conversation about vaccines. Together, we share a practical discussion—exploring what we know and what we don’t—to empower you to make informed decisions. We explore: • How you can better understand vaccine risks and benefits to protect your child wisely • What questions to ask your pediatrician to ensure your concerns are heard • Ways you can strengthen your child’s immune system naturally before and after vaccination • Why focusing on prevention and root health supports your child’s long-term wellness Tune in for a grounded, thoughtful look at a complex topic—one that respects your questions, your values, and your role as a parent. View Show Notes From This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcastSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journalhttps://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcastJoin the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detoxJoin the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, PerfectAmino,Big Bold Health, LMNT, Pique Head to fatty15.com/hyman and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Get pure essential amino acids today. Go to bodyhealth.com and use HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Try HTB Immune Energy Chews for yourself, visit bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK 25 at checkout to get 25% off your purchase today. Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order—just head to drinklmnt.com/hyman. Head to piquelife.com/hyman to get 20% off + a free beaker and frother today.

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0:00.0	Coming up on this episode of the Dr. Hyman Show.
0:02.7	Vaccines, we're not allowed to talk about it as any other medical treatment, which has
0:06.0	benefits and it has risks.
0:08.1	We need honesty.
0:09.0	We need to have discussions not to stop people from vaccinating, not to stop vaccines,
0:12.8	but to hold these companies liable in some way or to hold them accountable.
0:17.4	Dr. Joel Warsh is a pediatrician.
0:19.5	And opening up honest conversations around vaccines.
0:22.1	Helping people make informed choices with confidence. Every single vaccine before it hits the market,
0:27.1	it studied against a placebo. The thing is, a lot of those placebos are not inert. Not everybody
0:31.5	is the same. Each of us have different genetics, different immune systems. At Mayo Clinic, they're looking
0:35.2	at how different people respond to vaccines. Why do the kids that are living an unvaccinated lifestyle have a lower risk of autoimmune
0:41.2	disease?
0:42.2	Is it the food that they're eating?
0:43.0	What is it about their lifestyle?
0:44.1	That's different.
0:45.1	You know, I'm always on the lookout for the latest science-back ways to improve our
0:51.5	health and longevity.
0:52.5	And this one's a game changer. It turns out there's an essential fat that most of us are missing and it's critical for
0:57.4	keeping ourselves strong and aging well. It's called C-15 and if you're not eating much
1:01.6	dairy, chances are you're not getting enough. C-15 helps protect and repair your
1:06.4	cells, support metabolism, and fight inflammation, all things we need to stay healthy as we age. But with so many
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