With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Podcast 184: Pediatric Perspectives: What is the 1986 Act with Theresa Wrangham

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What Is the 1986 Act?

​Back in 1986, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) was established as a method for compensating those who have been adversely affected by routine immunizations. It was assumed that this program would be a safeguard against lack of access while reducing lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers. And it was working, according to Theresa Wrangham, until its control was handed over to the Health and Human Services (HHS) department. Public health has suffered tremendously, and informed consent has been thrown out the window, ever since the enactment of these liability protections. Theresa explains, today, on “Pediatric Perspectives.”

Show Notes:

With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 184: Pediatric Perspectives: What is the 1986 Act with Theresa Wrangham
Presenters: Dr. Paul, Theresa Wrangham
Length: 55:00
Summary:
In this episode of Pediatric Perspectives, Dr. Paul welcomes back Theresa Wrangham, Executive Director of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), for an in-depth discussion on the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Theresa explains the historical context of the Act, why it was passed, and how it affects both vaccine policy and compensation for vaccine injuries today. The conversation highlights NVIC's resources for parents navigating vaccine laws, the role of the NVIC Advocacy Portal, and recent legislative and public health developments. Together, Dr. Paul and Theresa explore how this law continues to impact parental rights, public health policy, and informed consent in vaccination.
Key Points:
00:00:40 – Dr. Paul introduces the episode and VAX FACTS book.
00:01:35 – Theresa Wrangham shares her background and work with NVIC.
00:05:10 – Overview of the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.
00:12:45 – How the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program works.
00:20:20 – Discussion on NVIC resources for understanding state and federal vaccine laws.
00:28:15 – The role of the NVIC Advocacy Portal in legislative engagement.
00:36:40 – Public awareness efforts, including polls and educational outreach.
00:45:30 – Navigating vaccine requirements and clinics in different states.
00:52:10 – Theresa's insights on protecting informed consent in vaccination.
Links Discussed:
• https://www.nvic.org/law-policy-federal/vaccine-injury-compensation
• https://www.amazon.com/Vax-Facts-Consider-Before-Vaccinating/dp/1636984975
• https://www.nvic.org/law-policy-state/vaccine-laws
• https://nvicadvocacy.org/members/
• https://childrenshealthdefense.org/public-health-zogby-poll/?itm_term=homehero
• https://www.nvic.org/law-policy-federal/vaccine-injury-compensation/1986-national-childhood-vaccine-injury-act
• https://www.nvic.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions
• https://www.nvic.org/newsletter/aug-2024/vaccine-curriculum-vaccine-clinics
• https://www.nvic.org/newsletter/aug-2024/navigate-vaccine-requirements
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