Curious About the Vaccine Debate?

By Jolie McShane, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) has only recently entered the vaccine conversation and it is largely thanks to the tireless efforts of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—his decades of research, legal battles, and unwavering commitment to exposing corruption within the pharmaceutical and vaccine industries. Long before MAHA took up the torch, I was already deeply immersed in this issue through my involvement with organizations like the Weston A. Price Foundation and the Children’s Health Defense.

My personal journey began in the 1990s, when two of my oldest children suffered vaccine injuries at a young age. At that time, credible information was scarce, and finding answers felt like navigating a maze in the dark. Fortunately, I encountered a few courageous and well-informed professionals who helped me connect the dots and pointed me toward resources that made all the difference.

Following the Republican Women of Baltimore County’s meeting “Vaccines: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” on Saturday September 20^th, 2025, many requested more resources on this subject matter. What follows is a carefully curated list of books, podcasts, websites, and documentaries to help deepen your understanding of a complex issue that affects not only American families—but families across the globe.

Books

Turtles All The Way Down – Written by two Israeli Medical Data Scientists, no author names can be found within the pages of this book. This is due to their fear of being fired from their jobs.

Vaccines, Autoimmunity and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness by Thomas  Cowan, MD 2018 – Dr. Cowan is a medical doctor who has studied nutrition, homeopathy and herbal medicine. He offers on-line medical advice to 1,000s of patients around United States.

VAX FACTS – What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages and All Stages of Life by Paul Thomas, MD – This is his second book on vaccines, his research amongst his own 15,000 pediatric patients demonstrated undeniable health differences between the vaccinated and unvaccinated. Due to his stance on vaccines, Dr. Thomas lost his license to practice medicine in 2022.

Vax-Unvax Let the the Science Speak by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 2023 Very similar to RFK Jr.’s book The Real Anthoney Fauci, this book contains graphs, charts, testimonials, lawsuits and many references. Extremely well researched, reads like a crime novel.

Podcasts

The Highwire with Del Bigtree – Del Bigtree is one of the preeminent voices of the Vaccine Risk Awareness Movement. His career as an Emmy-winning producer of the CBS talk show, The Doctors, changed profoundly when he produced the documentary, Vaxxed: From Cover-up to Catastrophe, which is credited with igniting a revolution against pharmaceutical tyranny around the world.

Now Del’s internet news show, The Highwire, is the fastest-growing program in the natural

health arena with over 75 million views. His non-profit, the Informed Consent Action

Network, or ICAN, is leading worldwide investigations into drug and vaccine fraud that have

already resulted in multiple winning lawsuits against US Government agencies Health and

Human Services, National Institutes of Health, CDC and FDA.

The MAHA Podcast – MAHA Action Network is reporting all updates from Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy. Following President Trump’s lead, HHS Secretary is transparent in his directives. Listen to Senate and House hearings, key figures from each department from Dr. Oz to Jay Bhattacharya.  

Wise Traditions Podcast – Although not focused exclusively on the vaccine issue, this Podcast will address the issues surrounding vaccines. Most episodes discuss health and well-being for the whole family based on our ancestors’ food traditions.

Websites/Non-Profits

I Can Decide www.icandecide.org  “At the Informed Consent Action Network, you are the authority over your health choices and those of your children. In a medical world manipulated by advertising and financial interests, true information is hard to find and often harder to understand. Our goal is to put the power of scientifically researched health information in your hands and to be bold and transparent in doing so, thereby enabling your medical decisions to come from tangible understanding, not medical coercion.”

Children’s Health Defense Fund - https://childrenshealthdefense.org/ “CHD’s mission is to end childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposures. We will restore and protect the health of children, hold responsible parties accountable, and establish safeguards to prevent future harm. We advance our mission through our four operational pillars: litigation, education, science and advocacy.” Blogs, TV, interviews, books, etc.

Weston Price Foundation - https://www.westonaprice.org “The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) is your source for accurate information on nutrition and health, always aiming to provide the scientific validation of traditional foodways. People seeking health today often condemn certain food groups — such as grains, dairy foods, meat, salt, fat, sauces, sweets and nightshade vegetables — but the Wise Traditions Diet is inclusive, not exclusive.”

Films

Vaxxed: From Cover-up to Catastrophe

Vaxxed III Authorized To Kill - https://childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-films/?itm_term=aboutus

An Inconvenient Study - Premiering October 3, this highly anticipated release dives deep into the science mainstream media won’t touch.

Navigating the vaccine conversation requires courage, curiosity, and a commitment to seek out perspectives often buried or discredited. The voices and resources listed here have put their livelihoods and reputations on the line to speak the truth. Many represent a growing movement—one that advocates for transparency, informed consent, and above all, the well-being of our children. If you're new to this journey, welcome. You are not alone.

And remember: Vaccines are a personal choice and should never be mandated. Educating yourself, reviewing the data, and speaking with forward thinking health professionals will empower you to make the best decision for your unique circumstances.

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