Hepatitis B (HBV)

Question Evidence-Based, Logic-Driven Response (Hep B)
What is my child's actual risk of dying from this disease, statistically? Virtually zero in a healthy, full-term infant born to an HBV-negative mother. Hep B is bloodborne, transmitted through sexual contact or IV drug use. Per CDC, vertical transmission is the main risk in infancy — but only if mother is infected.
Have you ever lost an unvaccinated patient to the virus? Have you ever lost a patient due to the vaccine? No data supports pediatric Hep B deaths in healthy U.S. infants without maternal infection. VAERS contains reports of death temporally following Hep B vaccine — more than zero. Example: several neonatal deaths reported within 24-72 hours post-shot.
Odds of any side effect? Severe side effect? How does this compare to death from wild virus? Mild side effects like fever: ~10-20%. Severe reactions (seizures, encephalopathy, death): rare but documented in VAERS and clinical litigation. Compared to 0% chance of death from natural virus in low-risk infants, the risk is arguably greater from the vaccine.
Most severe adverse event you’ve seen? Most common? Most commonly reported to VAERS: fever, irritability, rash. Most severe: death, anaphylaxis, apnea, seizures. Healthcare providers often deny correlation.
Worst-case scenario from package insert or VAERS? How many VAERS death reports? Merck’s insert lists: SIDS, encephalitis, anaphylaxis, death. As of 2024, over 2,000+ death reports associated with Hep B vaccine in VAERS (note: underreporting acknowledged by HHS).
Most recent VAERS reports? How severe? Deaths and seizures in neonates still reported. Many within 24 hours of shot. Often dismissed as SIDS or “unknown cause,” though temporal relationship is consistent.
How many VAERS reports have you filed? If none, do you follow up with patients for delayed adverse events? Most doctors do not file. CDC-funded studies confirm systemic underreporting (~1% of events reported). Many doctors don’t follow up post-vaccine.
Will my child be tested for antibodies before more doses? Why the one-size-fits-all schedule? No antibody test is routinely done. The schedule is not personalized. CDC sets protocol irrespective of individual response or family history.
Can you guarantee this vaccine won’t cause neurodevelopmental, sensory, autoimmune issues? What non-specific/long-term risks exist? No doctor can guarantee that. Long-term risks have not been studied robustly. Aluminum (250 mcg in Engerix-B) crosses the blood-brain barrier in neonates. Autoimmunity (esp. MS, lupus) has been speculated in adult Hep B recipients.
Was this vaccine tested against a saline placebo in trials? What were the outcomes? No true saline placebo used. Control groups received either another vaccine or aluminum adjuvant — invalidating comparative safety conclusions.
Do you have unvaccinated patients? Ever recommended skipping a vaccine based on family/genetic risks? Most doctors don’t keep unvaccinated patients due to liability or insurance pressure. Very few recommend skipping even with strong family histories of autoimmune or neurological conditions.
If patient has a serious adverse event, how do you proceed with future doses? Often continued unless there is an extreme reaction. Doctors frequently downplay temporal reactions, delaying recognition of causality.
Can you review the full insert, ingredients, and possible adverse events with me? Active: recombinant HBsAg. Adjuvant: aluminum hydroxide. Preservatives: trace yeast proteins. Known reactions: fatigue, MS, arthritis, neuropathy, death. Most doctors have never read the full insert aloud to patients.
How do you distinguish coincidence from causation in adverse events? Most default to “correlation is not causation,” despite temporal proximity. However, when patterns emerge across populations, coincidence becomes statistically improbable. VAERS is often disregarded unless events occur in clinical trials.
Any long-term outcome studies comparing vaccinated vs. unvaccinated? None conducted by CDC or FDA pre-licensure. Independent studies (e.g. Mawson et al. 2017) suggest higher chronic illness in fully vaccinated children — though controversial. CDC refuses to fund comprehensive studies.
Any concern about expanding CDC schedule? How many vaccines did infants receive when you started? How has it changed? 1983: 10 vaccines by age 6. Today: over 72 doses before 18. The schedule has tripled. Safety testing of cumulative burden is nonexistent.
Have you noticed increases in chronic illness that mirror national trends? 1 in 2 kids has a chronic condition now. Autoimmunity, autism, ADHD, eczema, and allergies have skyrocketed in parallel with vaccine schedule expansion. Causality is not formally acknowledged but is impossible to ignore.
If my child developed fever, regression, or seizures after vaccine, how would you respond? Publicly connect it to the vaccine? Most pediatricians will not publicly acknowledge vaccine injury. Many fear legal and professional backlash. Parents are often dismissed or told it was coincidental.
Are you under pressure to maintain vaccine compliance? Yes. Many practices receive bonuses from insurers for hitting vaccination quotas. Refusing vaccines can flag a doctor for audits or threaten funding.
Can you explain the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program? Ever had a patient file a claim? VICP exists because vaccine manufacturers are not liable. Claims must be filed in special court. As of 2024, over $4.9 billion paid out. Most doctors have never helped patients file a claim or mentioned the program’s existence.