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. |