Pediatrician and author Dr. Joel "Gator” Warsh breaks down the most heated topics in child health right now: shifting U.S. vaccine policies, genetics and “detox support,” Tylenol use in pregnancy, and why rebuilding trust requires honest, nuanced conversations with parents.
If you’re a proactive, health-curious parent who wants calm, clear guidance for real-world decisions around shots, meds, and immune health, this episode is for you.
We talk about:
00:50 - Latest U.S. vaccine-committee news and the hepatitis B newborn debate
03:15 - “Informed choice” over mandates and how Dr. Warsh supports different schedules in practice
10:30 - Cumulative risk and the reasonable question parents ask: “Is it ever too many in one visit?”
12:20 - How to think about risks for vaccines, antibiotics, and even Tylenol
12:55 - Genetics, MTHFR, and whether testing helps you personalize vaccine plans today
15:00 - Low-risk “support” like glutathione or vitamin C, what we actually know, and what’s still unknown
15:45 - The future: A true post-vaccine protocol personalized to each child
20:55 - Chronic disease is rising, life expectancy sliding, and why course-correction matters now
22:20 - Tylenol in pregnancy: What the data signals, what it doesn’t, and a caution-first approach
36:47 - “Flu season” or “sugar and stress season”? Immune health during the holidays
44:52 - The book: Between a Shot and a Hard Place
Questions answered in this episode:
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What changed with the U.S. vaccine committee and why are parents hearing new headlines daily?
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Where does Dr. Warsh actually stand: Pro, anti, or “it depends”?
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How should parents think about cumulative risk when multiple vaccines happen in one visit?
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Is genetic testing useful today for personalizing vaccines and reactions?
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Do supplements like glutathione or vitamin C help after shots, and what’s the risk profile?
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What does a future personalized post-vaccine protocol look like, realistically?
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How should we weigh the risks of medications in pregnancy, specifically Tylenol?
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Why are chronic disease trends and life expectancy part of this conversation?
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Is “flu season” actually driven by sugar, stress, less sun, and less movement?
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What does “informed choice” look like in a pediatric office that serves different families and values?
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How do we talk about rare reactions without fear-mongering or censorship?
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What research would most improve decision-making for parents in the next decade?
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