​An in-depth discussion on medical training, informed consent, vaccine study design, and evaluating risk during pregnancy and childhood.

Dr. Paul Thomas speaking during his interview on Mondays with Michael with Dr. Michael Gaeta about informed consent, vaccine safety research, and pediatric risk assessment.
Dr. Paul recently joined Dr. Michael Gaeta on Mondays with Michael (Show 301, February 2, 2026) for a wide-ranging conversation on medical education, vaccine safety research, and the ethical foundations of informed consent .
The full interview is available on the Mondays with Michael homepage: https://michaelgaeta.com/mwm/
​During the interview, Dr. Paul reflects on his conventional medical training and how vaccine safety and efficacy were presented as settled science during his education . He describes a turning point in the early 2000s after attending a Defeat Autism Now conference and later witnessing developmental regression in children within his own practice .
The discussion explores how vaccine safety studies are structured, including concerns raised in the interview about placebo use, study duration, outcome selection, and statistical framing . Dr. Paul emphasizes the importance of evaluating both risks and benefits, rather than relying solely on generalized assurances.
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He also discusses pregnancy considerations, immune activation, and his perspective on how families can approach vaccine decision-making through careful review of data. His book, VAX Facts, is referenced as a resource intended to help families understand the science behind each vaccine on the childhood schedule . (Available at https://vaxfactsbook.com/)

​Key Points Discussed

  • Medical Education and Information Framing
    Dr. Paul explains that during his training, vaccines were presented as safe and effective without detailed discussion of ingredients or long-term comparative studies .
  • Observations from Clinical Practice
    He recounts observing developmental regression in several children between 2004 and 2008, which prompted him to reevaluate assumptions about vaccine safety .
  • Study Design Concerns
    The interview examines concerns about placebo controls, duration of trials, selective outcome reporting, and what Dr. Paul describes as “tobacco science” parallels in research methodology .
  • Informed Consent
    Dr. Paul discusses how true informed consent requires presenting risks and benefits transparently, rather than offering simplified reassurances .
  • COVID mRNA Products
    He distinguishes mRNA COVID products from traditional vaccines and shares concerns about safety and risk framing .
  • HPV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A
    Dr. Paul outlines his concerns regarding these vaccines as discussed in the episode, including risk–benefit comparisons and clinical observations .
  • Pregnancy and Immune Activation
    The conversation includes discussion of immune activation during pregnancy and how relative risk should be considered when evaluating interventions .
  • Relative Risk Evaluation
    ​Dr. Paul emphasizes comparing disease prevalence and severity with vaccine-associated risk when making decisions .
​“For every vaccine on the childhood schedule, you are more likely to be harmed by the vaccine than by not vaccinating.” — Dr. Paul
Dr. Michael Gaeta has also been a guest on With the Wind with Dr. Paul. In that episode, the conversation focused on keeping kids well naturally and approaches to supporting pediatric health. You can watch or listen to that discussion here:
With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 165: Pediatric Perspectives: Keeping Kids Well Naturally with Dr. Michael Gaeta
The complete episode of Mondays with Michael featuring Dr. Paul can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/1158534216
You can explore additional episodes of Mondays with Michael at: https://michaelgaeta.com/mwm/
For more educational resources from Dr. Paul and DeeDee (J.A.M.), visit https://www.kidsfirst4ever.com/
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Disclaimer
The information shared in this interview is presented for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical decisions.