The recent article "A Rational Moment: Kennedy and Oz" by Popular Rationalism sparked a vital conversation about the systemic coercion embedded within our healthcare institutions, particularly when it comes to vaccines. While that post eloquently dissected the broader cultural and political implications of vaccine mandates, this article zooms in on how these coercive tactics have been quietly enforced in pediatric care through so-called “quality measures.” For over a decade, these policies have undermined informed consent, masking aggressive vaccination protocols under the guise of improving healthcare outcomes. It’s time to pull back the curtain on these hidden mechanisms and demand a return to patient-centered, outcome-focused medicine.

​These coercive tactics have been hidden as quality measures for over a decade now in pediatrics when it comes to vaccines.

All quality measures that assess compliance based on vaccination rates or prescribing habits must be eliminated. Quality measures need to focus on actual health outcomes—this is the path toward better medicine.

​The same scenario has unfolded in hospitals regarding the administration of the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns. Hospitals are considered “quality” or “baby-friendly” if they achieve high vaccination rates. Is it any wonder that most hospitals embed standing orders for the hepatitis B vaccine and the vitamin K shot in the admission documents parents sign upon entering the hospital to deliver their baby? Unknowingly, parents sign documents granting the hospital permission to administer these injections. Consequently, these interventions are often carried out within the first hour of life—before parents even realize what is happening.

​Imagine that! You are vaccinating your newborn against a sexually transmitted disease that is predominantly contracted through sexual activity with an infected person or through the sharing of contaminated needles used for intravenous drugs like heroin. Between 99% and 99.9% of mothers in the United States do NOT have hepatitis B, rendering the risk to their newborns virtually zero.

Worse still, a toxic dose of aluminum is administered through this vaccine, potentially triggering immune system chaos. The consequences can range from immune dysregulation to severe outcomes like death, autism, and the plethora of autoimmune and allergic conditions that plague today’s children.

It is time to eliminate all metrics that measure a healthcare provider's ability to follow rigid protocols. If we are to maintain quality measures in medicine, they must reflect meaningful health outcomes—reduced mortality, decreased illness, fewer chronic conditions, and minimized side effects. Importantly, these metrics should encompass all health outcomes; otherwise, the system will continue to manipulate data, selectively reporting outcomes that serve institutional agendas.

​In what situations do you follow authoritarian mandates simply because of the explanation, “I said so”?

Parents, perhaps we have set our children up to accept this level of blind faith by ending arguments with “because I said so.” Or perhaps we were set up for this by our own parents using that technique!

As I considered why, I realized our entire society is set up for obedience. We obey traffic laws (sometimes). Students are taught to follow teachers' instructions, to listen to their parents, doctors, attorneys, and elders. Most would agree that we need law and order for a society to function. Forbidding theft and murder are examples of laws we can all agree on.

What should parents do when confronted by a doctor or anyone telling you that you must vaccinate yourself while pregnant, give your newborn a hepatitis B vaccine containing enough aluminum to poison an adult, or give all the CDC-recommended vaccines (up to 10 at a time) or else:

Why are about half of new parents now not sure if they will follow the CDC vaccination schedule, as demonstrated by this recent JAMA study, “Vaccination Intentions During Pregnancy and Among Parents of Young Children”?

No one has authority over your bodily integrity unless you are a slave.

​Unjust guidelines and policies are meant to be challenged—and, if necessary, disregarded.

​If you live in a free country, you should be free to choose which medical services you want to subject yourself and your children to.

There are massive profits from vaccines, including mark-ups, administration fees, quality bonuses, and other incentives. Do you want to take medical advice from someone whose financial survival depends on you accepting the vaccines they are recommending?

​None of the vaccines on the childhood schedule were tested for safety with a saline placebo.

​None of the vaccines had long-term safety studies, with most safety trials lasting days or weeks, and only a few going for months or a few years. Many side effects, like autoimmunity, take months or years to develop.

​The entire schedule has never been tested for outcomes and risks.

​Studies never look at all health outcomes and thus may miss the fact that, for every vaccine on the CDC-recommended schedule, the chance of death from the vaccine may be greater than the chance of death from the disease you are vaccinating against. Read our new book, VAX FACTS: What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages & Stages of Life, for the full story and references.

Studies by pharma, public health, and official government-funded agencies never compare the health of the vaccinated to the unvaccinated.

This graphic from ICAN illustrates the lack of comprehensive studies.

Parents are waking up to the fact that the surest way to have an unhealthy child with neurodevelopmental issues, allergies, autoimmunity, and recurrent infections is to vaccinate—and that the worst thing you could do as a parent is to follow the current CDC schedule.

A large study from my practice compared all health outcomes for the unvaccinated to the variably vaccinated born into my practice. It showed that the unvaccinated generally had about one-quarter of the chronic health issues (neurodevelopmental, allergy-related), and infections of all kinds, when compared to age-matched vaccinated peers.

These graphs represent patients of mine at Integrative Pediatrics, born into that practice over 10 years: 2,763 were variably vaccinated, and 561 were completely unvaccinated. This is real-world data. There is nothing more powerful than real-world data, and, in this case, these were patients known to me.

I saw how incredibly healthy the unvaccinated children were. I had two waiting rooms in that clinic (sick and well), separated by a glass wall. By the time this data collection ended in 2019, the sick waiting room was usually empty and the well waiting room was standing-room-only. That is in stark contrast to the typical pediatrician’s office, often overrun by sick children with ear infections, colds, coughs, sore throats, flu, and the other conditions illustrated in the study (asthma, allergies, eczema, developmental issues, ADHD, ear/eye/lung/skin infections, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.).

​Data like mine, books like VAX FACTS, Dissolving Illusions, Turtles All The Way Down, Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak, and many more, are sharing information hidden for decades by the CDC and the system.

​Parents are waking up to the reality that has been right in front of us all along: our children are sick, struggling to focus, and as they age, are riddled with anxiety, depression, and a host of chronic health issues.

​Don’t vaccinate. PERIOD!

Take the job of avoiding toxins seriously. No pesticides or GMO “food”—please eat organic. Filter your water, encourage movement, and minimize screens. Be the example of health for your children, and involve them in shopping and food preparation so we can restore the universal tradition of family meals, prepared at home and shared at the family table.

It is still possible to raise a healthy, vibrant, and happy child today—but only if you are intentional. It begins with listening to our souls, standing up for our children in all situations, and making informed choices. Their future depends on it.

The age of blind trust is over. Pediatricians, the CDC, NIH, FDA, public health officials, and the media have all failed our children. Parents… it is our time now. Armed with information, we stand up for our children’s birthright—not to be harmed by dangerous medical procedures that have been inappropriately supported for too long.

My co-author DeeDee Hoover (JAM – Just a Mom) and I coach on vaccine issues and more at Kids First 4Ever.

Together we look forward to a bright future for our children. We proceed without fear, for we know the truth and we will love our children enough to first do no harm, and to protect them from a predatory system that profits at their expense.

​As more parents weigh their options, fewer than 40% are choosing to follow the full CDC vaccine schedule for their children. What are the facts and where can these families turn for credible, research-backed guidance? In my practice and research, I’ve helped thousands navigate this journey safely and responsibly.

For the 40% of new parents who are not going to fully vaccinate, where do you get credible information on which vaccines, if any, to do and when?

The Vaccine-Friendly Plan, a book I published with Jennifer Margulis in 2016, offers one approach with health outcomes that are far superior to those of children vaccinated according to the CDC schedule (and that was before they added COVID!).

The unvaccinated have far less asthma, allergies, behavioral issues, ADHD, and all infections (ear, sinus, eyes, skin, GI, and all combined). Isn’t the purpose of vaccines to decrease your child’s chance of getting infections?

Did you know that for every vaccine on the CDC childhood recommended schedule, your child is far more likely to die from the vaccine than from the disease you are vaccinating against? The evidence is covered in VAX FACTS (paperback only).

​Parents deserve clear, unbiased information to help make the best decision for their families. The data shows that careful consideration—and sometimes a lighter vaccine approach—can lead to far healthier outcomes. If you want more information on safer approaches, visit Kids First 4Ever.

​Want to learn more? Explore all our research and resources at Kids First 4Ever. For specific questions about your child’s health or vaccine choices, connect directly for coaching support.

​It was a privilege to join Vaccine Choice Canada on their podcast for a thoughtful discussion about the HPV vaccine. Together with Ted Kuntz and Dr. Stephen Malthouse, we explored essential questions for families: Does the HPV vaccine truly prevent cancer, and what are the real risks? Many parents are unaware that this vaccine is often administered in schools, sometimes without direct parental consent. My goal is always to provide balanced, evidence-informed guidance so that families can make truly informed choices.

I encourage every parent and Canadian to stand with us in protecting the right to informed consent. Join Vaccine Choice Canada and their movement for freedom and transparent health choices for families nationwide.

Listen, watch, and share this conversation to empower your family and community! Explore Kids First 4Ever for parent-focused resources.

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Hello Friends,
I invite you to join me for a powerful and timely live webinar:

Why Attend?
If you’ve ever questioned what you’re being told about vaccines—or wondered if you’re getting the full story—this is your opportunity to hear the facts, directly from a doctor who’s walked the journey from mainstream medicine to informed consent advocacy.

Don’t Miss Out!
Seats are limited. Register now and invite your friends, family, and community. Let’s put truth and transparency back at the center of health decisions.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The May 23, 2025, CHD.TV interview “Toddler Twins: Born Together, Died Together Following Vaccinations” by Polly Tommy with the parents Andrea and Nathaniel exposes a tragic, far too common reality. Not only are thousands of babies dying after vaccines every year in the USA, but magnifying the tragedy, the parents are often blamed for the deaths that generally were caused by vaccines.

Healthy infants don't just die without explanation. The challenge with SIDS, SUID, and a host of other reasons given for these deaths—like suffocation, co-sleeping, smothering, sleeping pillows or bedding, stuffed animals or crib pads, rooms too hot, parents who smoke, and more—is that none of these reasons given as the cause of death are properly studied or verified. Doctors, pathologists and coroners no longer are able to diagnose "death from vaccines". That code was removed decades ago. 

The smoking gun, the elephant in the room, the reason that nobody is willing to admit is right in front of our noses: THE VACCINES!

​If the blame is placed where it belongs—the vaccines—then it could result in loss of trust in vaccines and the CDC, the AAP (Academy of Pediatrics), and the entire public health system, our pediatricians, our government, the media, and everyone who refuses to see what is right in front of our face.

​How Do We Know It Is the Vaccines That Are Killing So Many Infants?
Simple. You look at the timing of the deaths relative to when vaccines are given. If it has nothing to do with vaccines, then the deaths would sprinkle randomly throughout the year. That is not what we see. We find that the data from studies that look at the question of when infant deaths occur relative to the date of vaccines is conclusive. As published by the Miller study “Vaccines and sudden infant death: An analysis of the VAERS database 1990–2019 and review of the medical literature,” 78% of infant deaths are occurring in the first week after vaccines. Almost none die in the week before vaccines. In one data set, 97% of infant deaths occurred in the first week after vaccines.

​SIDS was basically unheard of when I was a child. By 1972 it was the leading cause of post-neonatal mortality in the USA. Pierre Kory MD’s Substack on June 29, 2025, reviews the history well in his Substack post “The Suppression Of Vaccine-Induced Infant Deaths (SIDS) By Public Health Agencies Across The World”.

So when did Andrea and Nathaniel’s twins die? Dr. Kory’s Medical Musings Substack reports “the deaths occurred on the night of Day 7 post-vaccination, a time when apnea episodes spike post-vaccination as per this carefully done study from 1991.”

The Problem with Vaccine Safety Studies
None of the vaccines being given to our infants and children have had proper safety testing. None used a saline placebo, none looked at all health outcomes, none were long term, and they all conclude that the vaccines were safe based on small, brief, poorly designed studies that frankly appear to have been designed intentionally to hide most side effects. When there were deaths in the studies, they were always declared a coincidence and not related to the vaccine. These declarations that the deaths were not related to the vaccines were made by the manufacturers who had a huge profit motive.

What Should Parents Do?
Parents, guardians, doctors, and all who want healthy children, it is time to stop all vaccines until proper safety testing is done. Thankfully, we have a pledge by RFK Jr., head of HHS, that the proper studies will be done, and that there will be transparency.

So… Until the proper safety studies are done, there is only one sensible choice. Hold off on all childhood vaccines until we figure out if any are safer than the alternative, which is not to give the vaccines.

​The unvaccinated children are rarely sick, and when they do get an infection, they recover much faster than their vaccinated friends. The unvaccinated have far fewer chronic health conditions. Why don’t other doctors and pediatricians see what became so obvious to me over the last decade of my medical career?

​Other doctors and pediatricians discharge families from their practice if they don’t follow the CDC schedule. They are selectively punishing the vaccine-injured and blinding themselves to the truth that is right under their noses by refusing to see the very patients they injured with their vaccines—injuries they don’t recognize.

Families who have witnessed a child regress into severe non-verbal autism are understandably reluctant to spin the wheel of misfortune and vaccinate their next child or children. Those families end up in the few practices that honor informed consent and the ethical principle of “First, Do No Harm.” In many cases, those families simply don’t have access to a pediatrician or doctor experienced in the care of unvaccinated children.

​Their “crime”?
Paying attention to what happens to their children after vaccines and being unwilling to harm their children because of what they know.

​Can you imagine how frustrating and isolating it is when these parents try to share their experience and warn other parents and loved ones, only to be shunned and accused of being misinformed?

As a pediatrician who spoke up about what I was seeing, published this key article (read here), and lost my license and booming pediatric practice, I share that experience of being canceled and shunned by my peers and the establishment. Yes, this article was wrongfully retracted. The data is real and remains relevant and significant. This Vigilant Fox Substack gives a clear summary.

To all the parents and professionals who know what is actually going on, who have studied all the science, and understand that we are destroying our nation’s and our world’s children with vaccines and other poisons in our world—we cannot remain silent any longer.

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Doctors who care for the unvaccinated—and those who live with vaccine harm, effects, or side effects—know all too well that the health of the unvaccinated is far superior to that of the vaccinated. Unvaccinated children suffer from less chronic disease, less autism, fewer learning and neurodevelopmental issues. They are also far less likely to have asthma, allergies, allergic rhinitis, eczema, and autoimmune conditions.

The most surprising finding from my data—and the data of several others—is that the unvaccinated are significantly less likely to suffer from infections, including ear, lung, sinus, skin, eye, and intestinal infections, as well as infections overall. And when the unvaccinated do get sick, they recover more quickly, and the severity of their illnesses is lower than that of their vaccinated peers.

My new book with co-author DeeDee Hoover (J.A.M.—Just a Mom), VAX FACTS, published in 2025, tells the story of how a mainstream, board-certified pediatrician came to see what was happening right under our noses. You see, because most pediatricians and clinics dismiss families who don’t follow the CDC vaccine schedule, and because I was one of the few in Portland, Oregon, who followed Oregon law and honored informed consent, many of these families ended up in my practice. I was uniquely positioned to observe firsthand the differences in health outcomes between the vaccinated, the unvaccinated, and those who followed an alternative schedule like the Vaccine-Friendly Plan.

The Vaccine-Friendly Plan, as outlined in the book The Vaccine-Friendly Plan, did improve health outcomes for many of my patients. But my data—as well presented in the Midwestern Doctor’s recent Substack post—makes it clear that even that plan was not safe enough. For true informed consent, I now refer everyone to our most recent book: VAX FACTS.

True informed consent requires an informed doctor. Ask your doctor: Have they read VAX FACTS? Have they reviewed Vax–Unvax: Let the Science Speak, Turtles All the Way Down, or Dissolving Illusions?

Parents and guardians: it is up to us to get informed and protect our children from a system that has failed them—and us.

If your current medical provider refuses to honor your right to informed consent and your freedom to say “no” to vaccines, it’s time to find a new doctor, a new practitioner, and a new practice.

​I am no longer licensed, but I do offer coaching at Kids First 4Ever, as does my co-author DeeDee Hoover (J.A.M.).

Del breaks down a historic week in Washington D.C. as HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr., new FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, and other leading health freedom voices take bold action to eliminate toxic chemicals from America’s food supply.

Then, Jefferey Jaxen exposes how the White House quietly embraces the lab leak theory, confirms years of reporting on The HighWire, and tracks the collapse of Bayer’s Roundup empire. Plus: explosive new data linking COVID shots to rising cancer rates—and the government finally starting to walk back its vaccine recommendations.

Also, health policy advocate Bernadette Pajer returns to discuss the groundbreaking new law she authored in Tennessee--The Restore Trust in Public Health Messaging Act (HB1157)—which was just signed into law.

This first-of-its-kind legislation prohibits public health claims about vaccines, masks, or EUA products that contradict official FDA or EUA labeling. That means no more unverified statements like "COVID vaccines are safe for pregnant women" or "masks prevent viral spread" unless those claims are explicitly supported by the product’s authorized use, a major win for truth and transparency in public health.

Finally, retired pediatrician Dr. Paul Thomas reveals his powerful journey from pro-vaccine practitioner to outspoken critic of the CDC schedule in his latest book, Vax Facts. He opens up about what changed his mind and heart—and shares his perspective on the national awakening around autism.

If you missed this landmark episode of The HighWire, it's not too late! Watch the full show now at TheHighWire.com/WATCH and witness the bold moves reshaping health freedom, transparency, and public trust.