Topic: Liability Immunity

3 chapters across the catalog

chatJCD
Episode 1788 42:28 - 50:51

1788: chatJCD

Vaccine Exhaustion and Pediatric Vaccination Rates

The American Academy of Family Physicians reports a drop in kindergarten vaccination rates, introducing the term "vaccine exhaustion" to replace "vaccine hesitancy." Dr. Sarah Nozal emphasized the importance of a "community of immunity" to prevent measles outbreaks. The discussion also addresses the unique lack of liability for vaccine manufacturers compared to all other commercial products.

Big Mac & Cheese
Episode 495 1:06:30 - 1:09:36

495: Big Mac & Cheese

ISP Liability, Cyber Immunity Debate

Congressional testimony regarding liability protection for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is reviewed. The discussion centers on whether companies should be immune from lawsuits if they disrupt legitimate traffic while acting on government orders to stop malware, such as the "wiper virus" that affected Saudi Aramco.

Obama's Pitch
Episode 114 46:48 - 51:46

114: Obama's Pitch

Novartis MF59 Adjuvant, FDA Approval and Liability Immunity

Pharmaceutical companies like Novartis are using experimental adjuvants such as MF59 in swine flu vaccines, despite a lack of long-term data on how they function. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius signed a decree granting vaccine makers total immunity from liability for injuries caused by these shots. Critics argue the pandemic is being used as a loophole to conduct mass human testing of unapproved vaccine additives.