Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness

De: Thomas Cowan MD

Narrado por: Madison Niederhauser

One doctor’s surprising answer to the epidemic of autoimmunity and chronic disease.

Over the past 50 years, rates of autoimmunity and chronic disease have exploded: Currently, one in two-and-a-half American children has an allergy; one in 11 has asthma; one in 13 has severe food allergies; and one in 36 has autism. While some attribute this rise to increased awareness and diagnosis, Thomas Cowan, MD, argues for a direct causal relationship to a corresponding increase in the number of vaccines American children typically receive - approximately 70 vaccine doses by age 18. The goal of these vaccines is precisely what we’re now seeing in such abundance among our chronically ill children: the provocation of immune response.

Dr. Cowan looks at emerging evidence that certain childhood illnesses are actually protective of disease later in life; examines the role of fever, the gut, and cellular fluid in immune health; argues that vaccination is an ineffective (and harmful) attempt to shortcut a complex immune response; and asserts that the medical establishment has engaged in an authoritarian argument that robs parents of informed consent. His ultimate question, from the point of view of a doctor who has decades of experience treating countless children, is what we are really doing to children when we vaccinate them.

©2018 Thomas Cowan (P)2018 Chelsea Green Publishing

Hear both sides

Over the past few years I have become more and more disillusioned about the reality of vaccines and their role in man-made diseases. I spent a great deal of time reading the peer reviewed research on both sides but wanted more discussion from the scientists and doctors themselves. So I downloaded to books to listen to: “Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism” by Dr Peter Hotez, and this book “Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness” by Dr Thomas Cowan. Both are recognized pedestrians and both are on opposing sides of the vaccine debate. Dr Hotez, who by all definitions is an expert in vaccines and how they work, provides little to no explanation of how they work with the immune system and engages his readers/listeners as though they are too uneducated, and even too stupid, to comprehend the intricate process by which the body and vaccines work. In contrast, Dr Cowan not explains in detail how these processes work, but also explains what led to the misconceptions that are now pervasive in western medicine. Dr Cowan seeks to empower his audience with knowledge and support, whereas Dr Hotez chose to insult his listeners and spend nearly his entire time ridiculing parents and professors who are exposing the truth about vaccines and the injuries they cause. I challenge anyone to listen to both of these books and come to your own conclusions.

Fresh insight into vaccination debate.

Fresh insight into vaccination debate. I never stop learning and being amazed about non flexibility and stiffness of official medicine.

Amazing read

This was a truly great scientific work. Full of scientific citations and specific examples. Everyone should be willing to read and consider the information contained.

> Interesting Point of View

was very interesting with useful suggestions about AI. would recommend this for those interested in an alternative view of whats going on... big picture... with vaccine program.

best book on the immune system

This is the best book on learning how the body works and how illnesses should be handled.

Very informative

I read it on kindle and Audible but had to order the hardback so I could share. The very best wellness information comes from Dr Zach Bush and Dr Cowan

How do I find a doctor like him?

I wholeheartedly agree with him. I happened to read this the same day when my 18 months daughter got sick for the first time. It gave me courage to stay with her at home and comfort her rather than run to a doctor. And, after two nights like that, she was, of course, fine.
I love this book. I really want to find a pediatrician like Dr Cowan. But not sure if they exist in the country I live in.

Eye-Opener

I highly recommend reading this eye opener! Thank you Dr. Cowan for your hard work and continued dedication to educating the world.

Awesome

I love the insight this books shares about living a healthy lifestyle and how to heal from autoimmune disease naturally.

Detailed & descriptive

This book provided many examples of each point the other made! This was great but also slightly wordy. Would recommend this book!