Stanley Plotkin, MD
Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania; Emeritus Professor at Wistar Institute; Former Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Vax Talk Podcast - Ep…
Ep. 48: Let’s Ask Dr. Stanley Plotkin About These COVID-19 Vaccines
Millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, which gives us a lot of information about the safety of these vaccines. We asked Dr. Stanley Plotkin, inventor of the rubella…
Does fetal DNA in vaccines change our genetics?
Fetal cell lines used in vaccines come from decades-old sources and don’t alter human DNA. Claims otherwise are based on flawed, unsupported research.
Do MMR vaccines contain aborted fetal debris?
Do MMR vaccines contain aborted fetal cells? RFK Jr. says yes—but the truth is vaccines are made using decades-old cell lines, not fetal "debris." Even though fetal cells are used to grow vaccine viruses, vaccines do not contain these cells.
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Do vaccines contain aborted fetuses?
Do vaccines contain aborted fetuses? No—some use decades-old fetal cell lines for development, but no new cells are used. Learn the facts behind this persistent myth.
Have vaccines been studied post-licensure?
Claims that vaccines aren’t studied for safety are false. Extensive trials and monitoring ensure vaccines are safe and effective.
The shill gambit
Accusing scientists of being influenced by pharmaceutical companies is a common tactic, but transparency shows that vaccine proponents like Dr. Peter Hotez have minimal financial ties compared to those promoting alternative treatments.
Ep. 41: When Will Our Coronavirus Vaccine Arrive?
The world's vaccinologists are racing against time to find a safe, effective vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2. In our latest Vax Talk episode, we talked to our friend and infectious…
Ep. 38: Listen Up! HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention
What happens when you bring to HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention champions together? A great conversation about how to encourage parents to start and complete the HPV vaccine series in…
