Health Hour: WHAT THE VAC?

The “VAC” is the WA State Department of Health’s Vaccine Advisory Committee. What does the committee do? Who are the members? What influence do they have on vaccine policies? Tune in to find out!

Reference Links:

• https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/
• The Washington State Vaccine Advisory Committee Website
• VAC Members
• Social Vulnerability Index
• New concern by the Chief Science Officer about a genetic re-assortment event
• Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) list of state program managers, including Jamilia Sherls of the VAC and DOH. Conflict of Interest much?
• https://www.nvic.org/disease-vaccine/rsv/history-in-america
• WA DOH Pertussis update October 12, 2024
• Pertactin-Deficient Bordetella pertussis, Vaccine-Driven Evolution, and Reemergence of Pertussis
• FDAble MedWatch Drug Adverse Events (AERS)
• Peter McCullough analysis of Banoun paper: Beyfortus® (Nirsevimab) Immunization Campaign – Effectiveness, Biases, and ADE Risks in RSV Prevention

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.