Bonus Episode: this is the first new vaccine to come out since the last version of The Vaccine Book, and Dr. Bob provides an in-depth look at this shot. He provides a detailed description of RSV infections and his own experience with this illness in his office. He unpacks the two brands of this shot, describes how each is made, what the ingredients are and what the known side effects are so far. He ends with his own take on this vaccine and what his own patients are choosing, or not choosing, to do.
Dr. Bob discusses the five vaccines that are offered to women and families in the post-partum period. He discusses the medical reasoning behind each recommendation (or lack thereof), and the pros and cons of each choice.
There's a lot of new information to talk about with this brand-new vaccine, and Dr. Bob covers it all. He reviews the safety research, discusses efficacy of this vaccine, and provides details on RSV disease and how it impacts infants and children. He also shares how this vaccine is manufactured and what the ingredients are.
Despite the lack of safety research, the CDC and medical community recommend the Covid vaccine for all pregnancy women. Dr. Bob briefly discusses the pros and cons of this policy.
Should you get a Tdap shot during pregnancy? That's the question Dr. Bob tackles today. He reviews the medical reasoning behind this recommendation, what we know about safety, and the pros and cons of vaccinating during pregnancy. He also reveals the surprising origins of this medical policy designed to reduce whooping cough in newborns.
Dr. Bob kicks off Season 2 with a four-part series on vaccines during pregnancy. He discusses the shortfalls in safety and efficacy research with the four vaccines given to pregnant women. He then discusses the medical reasoning behind this recommendation, the concerns around mercury that is still in some flu shots, the lack of FDA approval, and what to consider when deciding on this vaccine.
Dr. Bob closes out Season 1 with some final thoughts on his disease/vaccine chapters and shares his vision for what Season 2 will bring. He discusses what hot topics and new vaccines he will discuss next season and shares his exciting new project and vaccine resource, The Vaccine Consult video and All-Access Pass on his website, DrBobSears.com.
There's very little for Dr. Bob to update you on Covid as a disease, and not much has changed with the vaccines either. He discusses the one brand that is no longer available and summarizes the current state of Covid in our country. He adds some commentary on how the pandemic response and Covid vaccine mandates have impacted the public's perception of childhood vaccines in his own practice and across the nation.
Dr. Bob gives some surprising updates on whether or not this vaccine has contributed to the health of our young adult population. He shares his theory on the real reason the three-dose series was slowed down and reduced to only 2 doses and gives a teaser on a newer version of this vaccine in the pipeline.
This type of meningitis is, thankfully, still just as rare as always. Dr. Bob provides some detailed updates on several new versions of this vaccine which will primarily apply to some college-bound teens.
Dr. Bob discusses the marked increase in the number of different variations and brands of the flu vaccine but doesn't have much to update you regarding the disease itself. He shares a few insights on why flu shots should not be mandated (like another vaccine we know).
With no updates to give you, Dr. Bob rambles on for a few minutes just to be able to tell you he has no updates to give you.
Although there's nothing new on the one brand of VZ vaccine in the U.S., Dr. Bob shares some thoughts on the two new versions designed for the elderly to try to prevent shingles. He also takes a dive into the controversy over how this vaccine may increase the risk of shingles later on, and why some countries decided not to even use this vaccine.
Dr. Bob updates you on the current status of these three infections, including the current 2025 measles outbreak in Texas, and gives his thoughts on how to protect your kids during an outbreak. He discusses some controversies over the long-standing and only MMR vaccine used in the U.S. and shares details on a newly approved MMR now available. Check out the measles chapter in his other podcast, A Tale of Two Sides on all podcast platforms (see link on DrBobSears.com)
Dr. Bob updates the current state of polio in the world and corrects the media's misinformation on the "polio outbreak in New York." He takes a deeper dive into vaccine decisions when traveling worldwide and discusses the risks of vaccine-derived polio infections that are still taking place in some African and Middle Eastern countries.
Dr. Bob discusses the decrease in rotavirus disease in the last several years but doesn't really have any vaccine updates to offer. He shares some new insights into side effects of this vaccine as well. Learn more at DrBobSears.com
Dr. Bob openly shares his opinion of this vaccine, gives an update on a new brand for adults only, and shares how he discusses this infection and other STI's with his teenage patients. Find out more at DrBobSears.com
Dr. Bob updates you on the recent increase, then decrease, of whooping cough. He focuses on the changes in tetanus/diphtheria vaccines (without whooping cough) and what parents need to know about tetanus risk as their children get older. He also expands on his "the way I see it" advice for this vaccine during infancy. Check out more resources at DrBobSears.com
There isn't much new on this particular infection, and there's been no increase. But Dr. Bob does go in-depth on the new versions of this vaccine that have come out since the book's last publication as well as some new information on some of its concerning ingredients. Visit DrBobSears.com for more insights and resources.
Dr. Bob reviews the three available Hib vaccines and shares which one he uses in his office for those patients who choose it. He discusses how rare this infection still is, how there has been no increase, and explains how his patients decide whether or not to get this vaccine and when. Find out more about Dr. Bob and his vaccine advice at DrBobSears.com