Vaccines

Vaccine rumors keep going viral…but which ones actually hold up when you look at the evidence?

In this episode, pharmacists Don Weinberger and Steve Small take on the vaccine claims patients bring to the counter, with insight from infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. 

• 📜 Have some past vaccines really had safety issues…and what changed?
• 🧪 Is the aluminum in vaccines toxic?
• 👶 Do HPV vaccines affect fertility?

·         💉 Does giving multiple vaccines at once overload the immune system?

Plus, Fast Facts on egg allergies and flu shots, the truth about thimerosal, and where to find our take on whether mRNA vaccines change your DNA. 

Roll up your sleeves…we’re following the evidence wherever it leads.

Key claims explored in this episode include:

• Some PAST vaccines had notable safety issues
• Aluminum ingredients in vaccines are toxic
• HPV vaccines cause infertility
• Giving multiple vaccines overwhelms the immune system

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts: 

• Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC 
• Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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Guest: 

• William Schaffner, MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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CE Information:

For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. William Schaffner reports a relevant financial relationship [honorarium: RSV infections in adults CME] with Abbott Diagnostics. The other speakers have nothing to disclose.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: 

• Algorithm: Vaccine Adherence: Addressing Myths and Hesitancy
• FAQ: HPV Vaccination
• Chart: Flu Vaccines for 2026-27 (United States)
• FAQ: Communicating About Flu Vaccination
• Article: Address Vaccine Concerns That Keep Going Viral
• Toolbox: Resources for Discussing Medical Misinformation

Want to report a possible vaccine reaction? Healthcare professionals and patients can submit reports to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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