Best Meningococcal Podcasts (2025)

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ACIP news: Measles cases, new meningococcal vaccine, chikungunya and RSV vaccine recommendations 16:04

11d ago16:04

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Are vaccines safe? How long have vaccines been around? What is ACIP? Is there a booster for RSV? How old is the measles vaccine? What happens at ACIP meetings? What are the latest vaccine recommendations? Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), shares news from the most recent meeting. American…

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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala 17:46

1d ago17:46

17:46

Why is relating to patients important? How do you treat brain cancer? What is brain cancer treatment like? What are the benefits of understanding patient experience? AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, shares his personal journey from brain tumor diagnosis through recovery. Dr. Mukkamala discusses how being a patient reshaped his views on heal…

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Bacon, Shakespeare, And Oak Island 2:23:10

7h ago2:23:10

2:23:10

We’ve talked about the history of Oak Island, the Freemason presence there, and the potential excursions of the Knights Templar into North America. Now, join us as Liz closes out her four-part Oak Island series discussing Francis Bacon, his alleged authorship of Shakespeare’s plays, and what he might have hidden in the Money Pit for future generati…

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2025 measles outbreak, bird flu updates, Alzheimer's disease news, plus colon cancer and gut health 10:32

3d ago10:32

10:32

Is there a blood test for Alzheimer's? What causes colon cancer? How many measles cases in 2025? Is bird flu still an issue? What outbreaks are happening right now? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the first measles cases of the year in new U.S. cities, and avian flu outbreaks in dairy catt…

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Exodus Part 6: The Tabernacle, the Ark, and the Ephod 1:00:14

2d ago1:00:14

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This episode of our Bible study picks up where we left off in Exodus 25 and goes through chapter 28. We read and chat about the very specific instructions God gave Moses for building the Tabernacle, its furniture, including the Ark of the Covenant, and for making the priestly garments. ---------- Support the show, access all of our episodes ad free…

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Artificial intelligence in health information management: Using AI for risk assessment in medicine 11:08

3d ago11:08

11:08

How is AI used in health care data? What does AI help with in health care? How is AI used in emergency rooms? What are the benefits of AI in health care? How is AI used in medical documentation? Learn about using AI in electronic health records to improve patient care and the future of AI in health care with guest Dana Sax, MD, research scientist a…

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Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians 9:16

8d ago9:16

9:16

Do older adults get lonely? How often do doctors feel lonely? What does long-term isolation do to a person? How often do adults feel lonely? How can loneliness be addressed? What does loneliness look like in older adults? Our guest is Ved V. Gossain, MD, the immediate past chair of the AMA Senior Physician Section, joins to discuss the epidemic of …

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Humanity and AI with Sam Rad 2:02:54

7d ago2:02:54

2:02:54

This is the second week of pre-recorded episodes for Abby’s maternity leave. This is a conversation with Sam Rad, futurist and anthropologist, about AI, humanity, spirituality, Big Tech, Sam’s new book, Radical Next, and more. ---------- Support the show and get bonus UNHINGED episodes ---------- LOCALS - https://conspiracypilled.locals.com/ MERCH …

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Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health 11:11

10d ago11:11

11:11

Should I be worried about measles? What is long COVID and why is it so complex? How long does long COVID last? How many people have long COVID? Is measles endemic? Get the latest on the measles outbreak, MMR vaccines, U.S. measles endemic status and childhood antibiotics with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garci…

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FIT test or colonoscopy? Colon cancer in young adults and cancer screening recommendations 15:50

12d ago15:50

15:50

What causes colon cancer? Is colon cancer becoming more common? Is cancer screening effective? Can colon cancer happen at a young age? Can a FIT test detect colon cancer? Our guest is Doug Corley, MD, PhD, chief research officer for The Permanente Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare new…

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Insane Pregnancy Stories 2:08:46

14d ago2:08:46

2:08:46

Abby had her baby! Tonight, enjoy this pre-recorded episode discussing a bunch of unbelievable pregnancy and childbirth stories from the middle ages to Dr. Phil, from the real and difficult to believe to the truly unhinged. ---------- Support the show and get bonus UNHINGED episodes ---------- LOCALS - https://conspiracypilled.locals.com/ MERCH - h…

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2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer 11:10

17d ago11:10

11:10

How many measles cases in 2025? Can CT scans cause cancer? What is the best treatment for gonorrhea? What states have bird flu? What animals are affected by bird flu? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreak states, latest bird flu news, treatment for gonorrhea and CT scan radiatio…

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The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors 13:16

17d ago13:16

13:16

Why are physician wellness programs important? What are Physician Health Services? What is a physician health program? Why is physician well being important? Our guest is Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, chief medical officer for the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, and the executive medical director of the Washington Physicians Health Program. …

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New physician orientation: Hospital orientation for doctors and physician onboarding topics 11:47

20d ago11:47

11:47

How to onboard a new physician: What does hospital orientation consist of? How long is orientation at a hospital? How much does physician onboarding cost? The challenges of onboarding new doctors and advice for physician onboarding training with Susan Slaughter, director of physician relations and practice development at Hattiesburg Clinic. America…

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S6E5 Knights Templar North America 2:45:04

21d ago2:45:04

2:45:04

So far, in our Oak Island discussion, we’ve covered the basics of the treasure hunt and the potential Freemason connection. Join us tonight as Liz broadens the focus and examines an ancient Templar document that places the medieval Knights in North America. ---------- Support the show and get bonus UNHINGED episodes ---------- LOCALS - https://cons…

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Medicare PT cap: Does insurance cover physical therapy and who to ask for help with physical therapy 14:48

25d ago14:48

14:48

Is physical therapy covered by insurance? What is a PT cap? What happens when you can't do physical therapy? Does Medicare limit physical therapy? Our guests are Courtland Keteyian, MD, president and CEO of the Jackson Health Network and medical director for occupational health at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital; Sam Porritt, founder and chairman of th…

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Measles news, new COVID study findings, plus Life in Media Survey on kids' mental health and phones 11:41

27d ago11:41

11:41

Is flu season over? What helps allergies at home? Are there long-term effects of COVID? Do people get sick more often after COVID? Why kids should have phones? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing measles outbreak, latest study on COVID and the immune system, managing seasonal al…

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PPP 173 - Acne with A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam 32:50

26d ago32:50

32:50

Join Natalie as she chats with Dermatologist A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam about the management of acne. Listen in as they chat about over the counter treatment options, what may have changed in acne management and the effectiveness of isotretenoin. A/Prof Sebaratnam, in addition to his private practice, as a specialist dermatologist at Liverpool and Du…

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What is depression? Depression diagnosis, seasonal affective disorder and how to deal with SAD 10:57

30d ago10:57

10:57

What does depression look like? What types of depression are there? What causes SAD? What are SSRIs? What are the signs that someone is depressed? What is seasonal affective disorder? Our guest Andrea DeSimone, DO, chair of the psychiatry department at Bayhealth Medical Center, discusses clinical depression, major depressive disorder, MDD, and seas…

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First Year Vaccines, Part One: Hep B, Rotavirus, Polio 2:09:10

28d ago2:09:10

2:09:10

Babies receive a shocking number of vaccines in the first year of life. This episode covers the Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, and Polio vaccines. This is installment 3 of our intermittent series on vaccines. You can find the first here: https://rumble.com/v6lk9ka-the-vaccine-conversation-s5-ep17.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp The second here: https://rumble.com/v6q…

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Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study 9:56

1M ago9:56

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How many measles cases in 2025? Is there a blood test for Alzheimer's? Is the shingles vaccine safe? Does the shingles vaccine prevent dementia? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreak news, a new blood test for Alzheimer's disease, the latest trends in childhood vaccination rates…

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Long COVID 2025: Symptoms, diagnosis, post-COVID treatments and the latest long COVID research 11:01

1M ago11:01

11:01

What is long COVID? What are the signs of long COVID? Does getting COVID multiple times increase long COVID risk? What long COVID treatments are available? Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale University, discusses new long COVID research, emerging treatments for long haul COVID, and the latest from the Yale Long COVID cl…

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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

What are the outcomes of prior authorization patients? How do insurance companies use AI? How does prior authorization work? Who is responsible for getting pre authorization?AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, shares key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey, discusses physicians' concerns about prior authorization in healthcare, how prio…

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The Assassination of James Garfield 1:49:33

1M ago1:49:33

1:49:33

We talk a lot about the JFK assassination and the Lincoln assassination, but few people know anything about the James Garfield assassination. Tonight, Jon Libby presents his research on James Garfield’s strange rise to power and the cult member who believed God told him to kill a president. The first Oak Island episode: https://www.spreaker.com/epi…

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CDC measles outbreak update, MMR vaccine news, typhus disease, and the end of flu season 2025 12:18

1M ago12:18

12:18

How do you get typhus? Can you die from typhus? What age do you get the measles vaccine? Are people still getting COVID? When does flu season end 2025? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses murine typhus and measles outbreaks in the U.S., the latest measles vaccination rates, as well as curre…

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AI in medicine, translational science and more from the Journal of the American Medical Association 10:46

1M ago10:46

10:46

What is translational science? How is AI used in healthcare? What is JAMA+ AI in medicine? How long does it take to publish a study in JAMA? How many journals does JAMA publish? JAMA® Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, discusses her priorities for JAMA this year, the launch of JAMA+ AI and Translational Science Reviews, and what’s st…

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Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more 7:57

1M ago7:57

7:57

What happens on Match Day? How many residency programs are there in the US? How many medical students matched in 2025? What happens if you don't match? Jeanette Calli, chief of match operations at the National Resident Matching Program, discusses the latest main residency match results, including Match Day participation rates and trends in the resi…

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Freemasons on Oak Island 2:10:01

1M ago2:10:01

2:10:01

Two weeks ago, we delved into the history of the treasure hunt on Oak Island, focusing on physical discoveries and supernatural events. Tonight, Liz walks us through the strong Freemason presence on Oak Island, the rituals they might have conducted, and the treasures they might have hidden. The first Oak Island episode: https://www.spreaker.com/epi…

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What is the stomach bug going around right now? Norovirus 2025: Signs, symptoms and treatment 14:54

2M ago14:54

14:54

Is norovirus going around? How is norovirus spread? How long are you contagious with norovirus? What kills norovirus on surfaces? How to avoid norovirus when family has it? Our guest is Joanna Bisgrove, MD, family physician at Rush University Medical Center and a member of the AMA Council on Science & Public Health. American Medical Association CXO…

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How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

Can you stay healthy when traveling? How many measles outbreaks in 2025? Which countries have measles? What is immune amnesia? What is sleep maxxing? Discussing rising measles cases globally, avian flu in chickens, dengue fever news, immune amnesia, and how to get better sleep with the latest sleep trend in 2025 with AMA's Vice President of Science…

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Negotiating employment contracts for physicians 16:59

2M ago16:59

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Finding a lawyer for doctors: Do I need an employment contract lawyer? What do physician contracts include? How long are most physician contracts? A health care attorney shares insights on navigating the complexities of doctor employment agreements and the importance of hiring a healthcare lawyer for contract review and negotiation. Guest Richard L…

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Adolescent Vaccines: HPV and Meningococcal 2:40:04

2M ago2:40:04

2:40:04

Tonight, Abby presents her research on the adolescent portion of the vaccine schedule. We’ll discuss the Meningococcal vaccine, the HPV vaccine (Gardasil), and briefly touch on the TDaP booster. This is installment 2 of our series on vaccines. You can find the first here: https://rumble.com/v6lk9ka-the-vaccine-conversation-s5-ep17.html?e9s=src_v1_u…

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Long COVID JAMA study, antibiotic resistance from microplastics and Oklahoma measles outbreak update 11:07

2M ago11:07

11:07

How many measles cases in 2025? Should you go to the hospital for measles? When did COVID start? How long can long COVID last? Why are microplastics bad? Covering the latest measles outbreak news, recent flu vaccine meeting updates, plus new studies on long COVID and the health effects of microplastics on the body with AMA's Vice President of Scien…

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PPP 172 - Tuberculosis (TB) with Dr Sayontonee Ghosh 35:13

2M ago35:13

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Tune in as Dr Sayontonee Ghosh gives an overview of TB including: Transmission Diagnosis Screening Symptoms Treatment options

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Deciding to close your medical practice and the dire consequences of Medicare cuts 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

Having to close your doctor's office: Why is it so hard to see a doctor? Why would you close a medical practice? What's it like to close a medical practice? Lisa Egbert, MD, speaker for the AMA House of Delegates, talks about how the latest Medicare payment cut forced her to make the difficult decision to close her practice and what this means for …

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Oak Island Fever 1:58:45

2M ago1:58:45

1:58:45

For over two centuries, Oak Island has lured adventurers in with its promise of buried treasure. But could something more sinister be lying in wait beneath the surface of the island? Join Liz tonight as she discusses the history of the search, the lives lost along the way, and the dark supernatural phenomena that lurk around the edges. ---------- S…

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Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety 11:42

2M ago11:42

11:42

Can cats get bird flu? Is there cure for measles? How many measles cases in the US? Is the new COVID vaccine effective? Why are cancer screenings declining? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses post-pandemic cancer screening rates, latest updates on the measles outbreak, bird flu in cattle, …

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Precision education and the future of medical education 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

How is medical education changing? What is precision education? What does the AMA give grants for? What is an example of precision education in medicine? Our guests are Sanjay Desai, MD MACP, chief academic officer, and Kim Lomis, MD, vice president of medical education innovations, with the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.🎥 …

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Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms 19:09

2M ago19:09

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Who should have hormone replacement therapy? What age does menopause start? Can menopause affect your heart? Why does menopause increase risk of heart disease? Our guest, Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, professor of medicine and systems medical director of cardiac rehabilitation, at Rush University Medical Center, discusses the latest science on how to prev…

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Exodus Part 5: The Unseen Slavery - Bible Streams Ep 7 2:16:33

2M ago2:16:33

2:16:33

First, God delivered the Jews from their physical slavery in Egypt. Then, he led them into the wilderness to Sinai to reveal the law and begin the generations-long process of freeing them and all humanity from their spiritual slavery to sin. Tonight we read through and discuss Exodus 19-24. ---------- Support the show and get bonus UNHINGED episode…

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What outbreaks are happening right now? Measles, avian influenza, long COVID kids and vaccine news 11:25

2M ago11:25

11:25

Why was the flu shot meeting cancelled? Can you die from measles? Why have measles come back in the US? Why are eggs so expensive? How does bird flu spread to humans? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, USDA's bird flu response, new research on long CO…

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Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies 12:21

2M ago12:21

12:21

Does med school prepare you for residency? What is competency-based medical education? What is an example of competency-based education? Our guests are Laura Edgar, EdD, senior vice president of competencies, milestones, and faculty development at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Lisa Howley, PhD, MEd, senior director of tr…

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Extreme risk protection orders and what physicians need to know about ERPO laws 12:10

2M ago12:10

12:10

What is an extreme risk order? How many states have ERPO laws? What are the criteria for an ERPO? Do ERPO laws work? American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger is joined by two guests from Johns Hopkins University. Spencer Cantrell, JD, is an assistant scientist of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions…

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Elvis: King or Antichrist? 2:34:17

2M ago2:34:17

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As legend has it, if you want fame and fortune beyond your wildest dreams, go to a crossroads and sell your soul to the devil. Blues musician Robert Johnson may be the most infamous for having done this, but he was not the first, nor was he the last. Join us tonight as Liz examines Elvis’s death, the conspiracies surrounding it, and the state of hi…

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Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access 14:13

2M ago14:13

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What's the new long COVID study? How bad is this year's flu? How many measles vaccines do you need? What food has been recalled? When to get RSV vaccine pregnancy? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing flu season, 2025 measles outbreak news, a new study on long COVID in women, upt…

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Physician burnout solutions: A leadership program for doctors that makes them feel valued at work 12:42

3M ago12:42

12:42

What is a leadership program? Why is leadership training important for physicians? Why are leadership skills important in health care? Our guest, Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health, discusses the critical connection between physician burnout and feeling valued at work, as well as the importance of career development an…

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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process 12:06

3M ago12:06

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Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? How can pharmacists help doctors? What can the technician do to help expedite prior authorization? Our guests from Geisinger Health System are Kristen Kruszewski, director of pharmacy strategy, Seth Gazes, associate vice president of pharmacy strategy and planning, and Jerry Greskovic, vice presiden…

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The Vaccine Conversation 1:58:26

3M ago1:58:26

1:58:26

To vax or not to vax? The vaccine conversation is overwhelming. There are so many moving pieces, claims, and factors to consider when trying to make a wise, informed decision for your family. Tonight we discuss it all in our kick off episode to the vaccine series. WE ARE A CONSPIRACY SHOW. THIS IS A CONVERSATION, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Vaccine Researc…

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