The hottest Vaccines Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top Health & Wellness Topics

Sec. Kennedy's Statement on the ACIP and Vaccine Trials

Who is Robert Malone • 26 implied HN points • 11 Jun 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Children in some states need to get a lot of vaccines to attend school, but many of these vaccines haven't been tested properly for safety. This can be seen as a serious concern.
  2. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has members who will now be more aligned with evidence-based decisions and will focus on the safety of vaccines for children.
  3. There are claims that many vaccines were studied in controlled trials, but many of those studies may not have used true placebos that would help show if the vaccines are safe or effective. This raises questions about the safety of the vaccines on the childhood schedule.

Why do so many people have ultra-high levels of anti-spike antibodies years after receiving Covid mRNA jabs?

Unreported Truths • 61 implied HN points • 20 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Many people are showing very high levels of anti-spike antibodies long after getting COVID mRNA vaccines. It's surprising to see that these levels can remain so elevated for years.
  2. The persistent presence of these antibodies raises concerns about potential long-term health effects. We really don't know yet what this means for people's health.
  3. There are important questions we need to answer about why some people have such high antibody levels. Understanding this is key to figuring out if there are any risks involved.

On the awful Catch-22 the media and public health face over Covid jabs

Unreported Truths • 76 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Many people now believe that mRNA Covid shots are not safe or effective. This has led to a significant drop in the number of people getting vaccinated, even in areas that previously supported vaccinations.
  2. Public health officials and media outlets are still trying to promote the Covid vaccines as if they are widely accepted. This disconnect is causing more distrust among the public toward health authorities.
  3. There is a growing realization that mistakes were made in how the Covid vaccines were marketed. Acknowledging these errors is important for restoring trust in health institutions and science.

Biden admin & WHO finally realise nobody cares anymore, fold up last vestiges of the Covid circus; Polish health minister denounces Pfizer vax profiteering, amazingly asks if it is "only about money"

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 244 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🌍 World Politics Vaccines
  1. The Biden administration and WHO are ending Covid-19 measures as public interest wanes.
  2. The Covid circus is folding up as winter saw less Corona cases and lack of public interest in testing.
  3. Polish health minister speaks out against Pfizer's vaccine surplus and profiteering.
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Vaccines and Fat People - A History of Exclusion and Blame

Weight and Healthcare • 179 implied HN points • 13 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Vaccines have historically excluded fat people in trials which led to blame on their body weight for vaccine inefficacy.
  2. Reports on vaccine efficacy for fat people can perpetuate weight stigma and scientific misunderstanding, emphasizing the need for ethical journalism.
  3. While more research on vaccine response in different groups is essential, blaming fat bodies for any differences is neither scientific nor ethical.

The only real solution to vaccine skepticism: We need more randomized trials and a new phase IV safety system

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 206 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Experts need to rely on randomized trials for authorizing medical products to ensure effectiveness and safety.
  2. Implement a new safety system to detect rare vaccine adverse events, using observational and real-world randomization.
  3. Re-examine older vaccines for safety to address growing public distrust, regardless of expert opinions.

I Need to Get Back to the War

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Vaccines
  1. When faced with a meaningful cause to fight for, being idle for too long can be unbearable. Finding an enemy worth fighting can ignite a strong desire to take action.
  2. Reflecting on historical events and personal connections can inspire a deep sense of purpose. Ancestral ties and the weight of history can influence our perspectives and motivations.
  3. Engaging in the current 'informational and psychological war' can be as impactful as past physical conflicts. Fighting for causes like national sovereignty can be seen as a modern-day equivalent to the noble struggles of previous generations.

How Moderna hid the death of a child in a Covid vaccine clinical trial - even as it seemed to disclose the trial's results

Unreported Truths • 45 implied HN points • 09 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. A child died during Moderna's Covid vaccine trial, but the company didn't report it properly. This raised concerns about transparency in vaccine testing.
  2. Moderna published trial results that excluded details about the child's death, which created confusion about the safety of their vaccines for children.
  3. The company has not provided further details about the child's health condition or the circumstances of the death, leaving important questions unanswered.

An offer, and a poll

Unreported Truths • 17 implied HN points • 10 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The author is focusing on healthcare and Big Pharma issues, aiming to bring light to underreported truths in these areas. They feel they are on the right path with their writing.
  2. Subscribers are being offered a discount on membership and a chance to receive exclusive merchandise as a thank you for their support. Signing up now could be beneficial before a price increase.
  3. There is a poll regarding whether the author should join a new podcast with other thinkers. They are uncertain about the time commitment and want feedback from their readers.

mRNA vaccines: let's be sick a whole lot less and maybe cure cancer

Everything Is An Emergency • 112 HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Developing drugs that target pathways triggered by pathogens can lead to faster, more effective treatments for various diseases, even when the specific pathogen is unknown.
  2. mRNA vaccines are faster, cheaper, and more flexible to make than traditional vaccines, offering a promising future in preventing infections and addressing persistent pathogens like herpes.
  3. mRNA vaccines have the potential to be used as personalized cancer vaccines by instructing the body's cells to create proteins that trigger an immune response against cancer cells, showing great promise in cancer treatment and immunotherapy.

The single most convincing COVID vaccine harm signal to date

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 01 Aug 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Every time a new dose of the COVID vaccine was given, mortality rates increased in vaccinated individuals. This suggests a strong link between the vaccine and harm.
  2. Data from Koganei, Japan, shows that unvaccinated people had stable mortality rates, while those who received the vaccine showed increased death rates. This is seen as clear evidence of vaccine harm.
  3. Despite the evidence, many in the medical community may be hesitant to acknowledge these findings due to job security and fear of losing their licenses.

Do you want to know the real reason RFK Jr. isn't banning the mRNA shots? It's not what you think!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 09 Aug 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. RFK Jr. is aware of the dangers of mRNA shots but hasn't banned them. His reasoning is logical and thoughtful.
  2. The article hints at a deeper strategy behind RFK Jr.'s decision not to take action against these vaccines.
  3. There is potential for change regarding the availability of these shots, and the author feels empowered to contribute to that change.

Could the COVID Vaccines Mess With Iron Metabolism?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 139 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Post-COVID symptoms like fatigue and hair loss could be linked to iron metabolism issues and inflammation
  2. COVID vaccines may lead to elevated IL-6 levels which could disrupt iron metabolism in some individuals
  3. Severe cases of Still's disease flare-ups after vaccination highlight extreme disruptions in iron metabolism, potentially causing functional iron deficiency

Over 300 pages of evidence from the CDC show that vaccines cause autism

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 46 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. There are claims that new evidence suggests vaccines might be linked to autism. Some people believe these documents show that public health agencies have not been honest.
  2. Certain doctors report seeing more cases of rapid onset autism after vaccinations in their patients. They find it hard to explain why this happens if vaccines are safe.
  3. Some studies show that unvaccinated children have lower rates of autism compared to vaccinated kids. This is surprising and raises questions about the reasons behind autism.

A Top FDA Official Makes Stunning Admission About Initial COVID Vaccine Approval

Unmasked • 102 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. COVID vaccines have faced challenges like waning protection, ineffective boosters, and increased side effect risks.
  2. The CDC approved multiple additional vaccine doses, bringing the total up to nine, but none guarantee protection against infection or transmission.
  3. Recent congressional testimony raised concerns about the early days of COVID vaccine approval.

Fight the Anti-Narrative with Pro-Science

A Biologist's Guide to Life • 42 implied HN points • 14 Dec 24
🔬 Science Vaccines
  1. Using 'anti' labels in discussions can over-simplify and misrepresent people's true beliefs. It makes conversations harder and ignores important details.
  2. Questioning vaccines or other technologies doesn't mean being against them; it can be a way to improve them. Critics should be heard instead of labeled negatively.
  3. Curiosity and open-mindedness in science can lead to better understanding and advancements. Engaging with skepticism might help scientists and the public work together more effectively.

The Vector Zoo

Asimov Press • 96 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🔬 Science Vaccines
  1. The Vector Zoo showcases humanity's battle to eradicate zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, emphasizing the challenges faced in diseases like malaria due to shifting parasites and vectors.
  2. The Last Mile Labyrinth in the Vector Zoo symbolizes the choice between collaborative efforts towards disease eradication or reverting to isolated living, highlighting the complexities and costs involved in disease elimination.
  3. The Temple of Political Will in the Vector Zoo underscores the critical role of social and political commitment in disease eradication, demonstrating the impact of funding and investments in public health initiatives.

Latest "Bird Flu" Psyop

Who is Robert Malone • 38 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The 'bird flu' situation is being used as a psychological operation to manipulate public perception. The reality is that current cases have no risk of spreading between humans and the death rate is much lower than reported.
  2. Vaccination schedules for diseases like tetanus might be overhyped. Research suggests that the immunity from these vaccines lasts much longer than what's currently recommended, meaning fewer shots could be needed.
  3. Public health strategies are becoming overly reliant on vaccination, ignoring other effective treatments. It may be worth considering older treatments and ways to handle infectious diseases without constant vaccination.

Behind the Curtain of the New CDC Panel on Vaccines

Who is Robert Malone • 14 implied HN points • 06 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The new CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been completely restructured with new members, who are experienced in vaccine development. This change aims to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to vaccine policies.
  2. There has been intense criticism of the new committee's decisions, indicating that no group involved was fully satisfied with the outcomes. This highlights how complex and contentious vaccine discussions can be.
  3. The upcoming interviews and discussions aim to clarify the committee’s decisions and show that they are dedicated to transparency and public health, rather than just following corporate interests.

Booster Mandates May Have Unnecessarily Hurt Millions Of College Students

Unmasked • 88 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Booster mandates in colleges may have harmed millions of students, causing potentially damaging side effects without significant health benefits.
  2. An admission from a former FDA director highlighted flaws in the COVID vaccine approval process, leading to unnecessary mandates for young individuals.
  3. Specific data is being gathered to reveal the harmful impact of these mandates on college students, shedding light on the negative consequences.

Inconvenient History of Salk Inactivated Polio Vaccine

Who is Robert Malone • 37 implied HN points • 15 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The Salk polio vaccine had serious safety issues, including live polio virus contamination which led to illness and deaths in children who received it. This was known as the Cutter Crisis.
  2. Bernice Eddy, a scientist who raised alarms about the vaccine's problems, faced backlash and was largely ignored for her warnings about its safety, including issues with a contaminating virus linked to cancer.
  3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to improve vaccine safety regulations and believes all medications, including vaccines, should undergo rigorous scrutiny to ensure they are safe for public use.

Deliberate Dysentery

Asimov Press • 96 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Human challenge trials have been used for centuries to deliberately infect individuals with pathogens for research purposes, such as testing vaccines and treatments.
  2. The rising popularity of challenge trials can be attributed to ethical reforms, development of solid challenge models, and the ability to safely and effectively test vaccines for various diseases.
  3. Challenge trials have drawbacks, including recruitment challenges, underpayment of participants, and difficulty in quantifying overall impact.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 207 with Dr. Robert Redfield, MD.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 11 Dec 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. A former CDC director gives an insider perspective questioning key COVID-era decisions and calling for greater transparency in how those choices were made.
  2. The conversation will tackle controversial topics like vaccine safety, the origins of SARS-CoV-2, high‑risk research, and alleged ignored treatment protocols.
  3. The goal is to revisit past decisions to learn lessons and push for better data sharing and preparedness for future public‑health emergencies.

The AARP just told its 38 million members to get an eighth (yes, EIGHTH!) shot of mRNA

Unreported Truths • 99 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. AARP advised its 38 million members to get an eighth shot of mRNA, even after having five boosters already.
  2. Scientists have limited safety data on multiple mRNA shots, raising concerns about risk with each additional dose.
  3. AARP suggested the most recent shot is a new vaccine targeting new variants, hinting at a future combined COVID-flu vaccine but raising skepticism.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 209 with Nicolas Hulscher, MPH.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 08 Jan 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The show questions whether the data truly justified major COVID-era policies like lockdowns, mandates, and testing strategies.
  2. It centers the experiences of vaccine‑injured people and frontline advocates to highlight real health harms and demand more transparent, evidence-based science.
  3. The discussion examines contested and under-studied topics—vitamin D’s role, differences in outcomes between vaccinated and unvaccinated people, and research on amyloid microclots and spike-related pathology—and considers what new CDC guidance and the Food Pyramid reveal about public-health priorities.

ACIP Debrief- June 2025

Who is Robert Malone • 13 implied HN points • 27 Jun 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The ACIP recently approved a monoclonal antibody called Clesrovimab for infants who didn't get RSV protection from their mothers. This helps prevent severe RSV illness in newborns.
  2. They also decided to phase out thimerosal in flu vaccines for everyone, pushing for single-dose options. This move aims to enhance vaccine safety and promote public trust.
  3. The new committee emphasized transparency and patient-centered decisions as key priorities for public health. They want to base their recommendations on solid scientific data to keep everyone informed.

Try This at Home: The World's Simplest Germ Killer

OK Doomer • 24 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a natural germ killer that our bodies already produce to fight germs. It's similar to bleach but safe for use.
  2. There is a growing movement against vaccines in some states, with groups pushing for bans. This comes at a critical time for vaccine development.
  3. Using safe, effective germ-killing methods at home can be important, especially in light of public health concerns and vaccine hesitancy.

Grok 4 admits that the COVID vaccines caused net harm

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 15 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Grok 4 acknowledged that the COVID vaccines may have caused more harm than good. It recognized that the data showed little benefit from the vaccines during critical periods.
  2. The conversation highlighted that despite the claims of safety, there is significant evidence pointing to increased mortality rates among vaccinated individuals after booster shots.
  3. Many experts and organizations, like the CDC, have been criticized for not engaging with the data that suggests harm from the vaccines, leading to concerns about transparency and willingness to discuss the issue.

'Experts' Continue To Spread More Misinformation In Response To CDC Update

Unmasked • 67 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. CDC facing criticism and misinformation from some 'experts' after updating guidance, sparking debates over COVID policies and decisions.
  2. There is ongoing discussion about the accountability and responsibility of those involved in pandemic decisions to achieve permanent resolution.
  3. A reader-supported publication sharing views on COVID measures and advocating for awareness and recognition of mistakes made during the pandemic.

Outbreak Outlook - National - February 12

Force of Infection • 66 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Influenza-like illness is on the rise, especially among children, with test positivity for influenza also increasing.
  2. COVID-19 hospitalizations are declining overall, but there are spikes in the 5-24 age group and in certain Southern regions.
  3. RSV activity is low nationally, and there are new RSV products entering the market.

Got an extraordinary COVID vaccine mortality anecdote?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 10 Aug 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Share your stories about COVID vaccine outcomes, whether they are good or bad. It's important to share personal experiences.
  2. When sharing your story, include details about the number of deaths before and after the vaccine. This helps give context to the experiences.
  3. The stories collected might be put together for a video to present to health officials, showing real-life impacts of the vaccine.