​Why Parents Say No To Vaccines
In the modern age, mainstream medicine is at odds with human health, but it does not have to remain that way forever. With the right advocates in positions of influence, proper research would be done and ethical guidelines could be implemented — sparking a golden age of science and practice, where people take control over improving their own lives and help lower rates of chronic disease. Today, we hear Dr. Sherri Tenpenny’s perspective on this topic, both as it currently stands and what she imagines its future holds. Watch “Pediatric Perspectives” on CHD.TV!
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Dr. Paul Thomas (retired) - With the Wind with Dr. Paul Show 183, Pediatric Perspectives: Why Parents Say No to Vaccines with Sherri Tenpenny, M.D.

Show Notes:

Title:
With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 183, Pediatric Perspectives: Why Parents Say No to Vaccines with Sherri Tenpenny, M.D.
Presenters:
Dr. Paul Thomas and Sherri Tenpenny, M.D.
Guest:
Sherri Tenpenny, M.D.
Length:
Approximately 30 minutes
Summary:
In this compelling episode, Dr. Paul welcomes renowned osteopathic physician and vaccine researcher Dr. Sherri Tenpenny to discuss why more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children. Drawing from decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. Tenpenny addresses how beliefs about vaccine safety have been shaped, the mounting scientific evidence challenging those beliefs, and how parents can empower themselves with knowledge. The conversation includes a deep dive into recent studies, cultural and relationship conflicts surrounding vaccination, and the path toward a new public health vision grounded in informed consent and holistic wellness.


Key Points with Timestamps:
  • 00:00:40 – Dr. Paul introduces VAX FACTS and urges viewers to get informed before making vaccination decisions.
  • 00:01:35 – Dr. Paul introduces Dr. Sherri Tenpenny and her longstanding work challenging vaccine safety narratives.
  • 00:02:44 – Dr. Paul poses a question about how parents can get informed amidst mainstream messaging that vaccines are “safe and effective.”
  • 00:03:01 – Dr. Tenpenny recounts her 25-year journey researching vaccine harm and reflects on how few resources existed when she started.
  • 00:04:10 – The explosion of information and available books (like Turtles All the Way Down and Dr. Paul’s own VAX FACTS) gives parents ample opportunity to learn.
  • 00:05:14 – Vaccine decisions should be discussed even before marriage, to prevent future conflict—Dr. Tenpenny shares real-world examples.
  • 00:07:00 – Discussion of the cultural faith placed in vaccines and how "following the science" often leads people astray.
  • 00:08:11 – Dr. Tenpenny asserts that vaccines are neither safe nor effective and outlines common harms, from lowered IQ to chronic illness.
  • 00:09:21 – Observations from unvaccinated children: ahead in milestones, healthier, and rarely in need of medical intervention.
  • 00:11:18 – Dr. Paul introduces a new study linking vaccines to neurodevelopmental disorders—Dr. Tenpenny calls it a breakthrough.
  • 00:13:23 – Pandemic lockdowns inadvertently created a “natural control group” of unvaccinated children—many parents are now questioning vaccines.
  • 00:15:02 – Children with more than 11 office visits were 4.4x more likely to be diagnosed with autism—study implications discussed.
  • 00:16:27 – Dr. Tenpenny uses the sunrise metaphor to explain how parents gradually “wake up” to vaccine truths.
  • 00:17:20 – Dr. Paul urges viewers to research for themselves and highlights Dr. Tenpenny’s Substack content.
  • 00:17:59 – Dr. Tenpenny explains how to access her Substack columns and daily podcast.
  • 00:18:50 – Dr. Paul asks about a new vision for public health—Dr. Tenpenny advocates for redefining it beyond vaccine coverage and infection control.
  • 00:20:11 – Discussion of toxic exposures from vaccines: aluminum, mercury, chemicals, and the resulting chronic illness epidemic.
  • 00:21:44 – Dr. Tenpenny: Without addressing pediatric vaccination, “Make America Healthy Again” is impossible.
  • 00:23:16 – Dr. Paul agrees: his own peer-reviewed study showed drastic differences in health outcomes between vaccinated and unvaccinated children.
  • 00:23:35 – The case for RFK Jr. as Secretary of HHS—Dr. Tenpenny describes his expertise and the threat he poses to the medical establishment.
  • 00:26:48 – Dr. Paul: “You are so valuable to us.” Final question: What advice would Dr. Tenpenny give parents preparing to vaccinate?
  • 00:27:03 – Dr. Tenpenny urges parents to read the package inserts and understand what’s in each shot: animal tissues, fetal cells, heavy metals.
  • 00:28:10 – Dr. Paul reiterates that the risks often outweigh the benefits, and intuition and instinct are essential.
  • 00:28:30 – Dr. Tenpenny shares how to find her vaccine education resources and join her membership for more tools and support.
  • 00:29:25 – Final thank-yous and calls to visit both DoctorsAndScience.com and KidsFirst4Ever.com.


Quote:
“Every single vaccine that you inject causes harm... Injecting poison into your body causes harm, and none of them are necessary.” — Sherri Tenpenny, M.D.


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Call to Action:
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