4 chapters across the catalog
A landmark jury trial has begun in Wisconsin involving the Schara family, who allege their daughter with Down Syndrome was effectively euthanized under hospital COVID protocols. The lawsuit seeks to bypass the PREP Act's liability protections by charging the hospital with battery. Dr. Mary Bowden discussed the case on Joe Rogan's podcast, highlighting concerns over "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) orders being applied without parental consent.
WHO International Health Regulations, Emergency Powers History
A review of health laws reveals a long-term expansion of emergency powers dating back to 2001, including the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act (MSEHPA). The hosts trace the erosion of civil liberties through the SARS outbreak, the 2005 PREP Act, and 2017 revisions to public health laws under the Trump administration. These changes allow the World Health Organization and federal agencies to bypass congressional review during declared emergencies.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vaccine Liability Shield for Children
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains that pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna seek to add COVID-19 vaccines to the childhood immunization schedule to gain permanent liability protection. Under the PREP Act and CARES Act, emergency use authorization provides temporary immunity, but a formal recommendation for children shields manufacturers from lawsuits across all age groups.
Pediatric Screening Guidelines and Vaccine Liability
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated guidelines to include cholesterol and depression screening for children as young as 11. The hosts discuss the "Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program" under the PREP Act, which protects vaccine manufacturers from liability. They share an anecdote about a woman contracting measles shortly after receiving an MMR vaccine and note a new patent for an Ebola vaccine.
