A doctor who treated measles on the ground in Texas, and a pediatrician forced to answer for the vaccine schedule himself — this episode covers both sides of the story.

In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Edwards, M.D., founder and medical director of Veritas Medical, who treated children directly during the Texas measles outbreak. Then Polly Tommey sits down with me to ask the questions parents are actually asking about the MMR vaccine. I'm answering them.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What measles actually looks like on the ground, from a doctor who treated it firsthand in Gaines County
  • Why budesonide, delivered by nebulizer, worked so well for measles pneumonitis
  • Nutrition, cod liver oil, and vitamin A dosing to build a child's resilience before and during illness
  • Warning signs that mean it's time for the emergency room
  • What's actually in the MMR vaccine, and what changed in the package insert
  • The financial incentives built into the childhood vaccine schedule
  • The 1986 Immunization Act, liability, and how measles death risk compares to reported vaccine death risk

Show Notes

With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 211: Pediatric Perspectives: Breaking Down Measles Misinformation with Ben Edwards, M.D. and Polly Tommey

Host: Dr. Paul Thomas

Guests: Ben Edwards, M.D. — Founder and Medical Director, Veritas Medical Polly Tommey — Interviewer (Segment 2) (Credentials stated conservatively and accurately)

Series: Pediatric Perspectives

Length: Approximately 37 minutes (Segments 1–2)

Summary

In this episode of With the Wind with Dr. Paul, Dr. Paul Thomas is joined by Ben Edwards, M.D., founder and medical director of Veritas Medical, for a firsthand account of treating children during the Texas measles outbreak, including nutrition, cod liver oil, and budesonide as supportive measures, and the role of informed consent around the MMR vaccine.

In the second half of the episode, Polly Tommey turns the tables and interviews Dr. Paul directly, covering the ingredients and history of the MMR vaccine, financial incentives tied to childhood vaccination, the liability protections created by the 1986 Immunization Act, and a comparison of measles mortality risk against reported vaccine injury risk. The focus remains educational and informational, emphasizing context, clinical judgment, and informed decision-making—particularly as it relates to children and families.

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Key Points

  • 00:00:59 — Dr. Paul opens Pediatric Perspectives and introduces Ben Edwards, M.D.
  • 00:03:27 — Ben Edwards' background: UT Houston medical school, chief resident in family practice at Waco, founder/medical director of Veritas Medical since 2012
  • 00:04:37 — Ben Edwards describes firsthand observations treating measles in Gaines County, Texas
  • 00:06:20 — Measles pneumonitis (airway inflammation) and the use of nebulized budesonide as supportive treatment
  • 00:10:44 — Nutrition recommendations for building resilience, including cod liver oil and vitamin A dosing
  • 00:17:20 — Warning signs for parents: respiratory distress and dehydration as reasons to seek emergency care
  • 00:17:32 — Ben Edwards on informed consent and risk-benefit analysis for the MMR vaccine
  • 00:24:18 — Polly Tommey interviews Dr. Paul on MMR ingredients, vaccine history, and package insert findings
  • 00:27:43 — Dr. Paul explains financial incentives and admin fee bonuses tied to childhood vaccination
  • 00:30:56 — The 1986 Immunization Act's liability protections, and a comparison of measles death risk versus reported MMR vaccine death risk

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"I always start with food. I mean, eat real food." — Ben Edwards, M.D.

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Disclaimer

The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical decisions.

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