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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 50 MIN

#509 Doc Malik: Flu vaccines for kids: the part nobody's telling you

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Independent. Unfiltered. Yours. For the full episodes please subscribe to either: The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribe Thank you to all the paid subscribers and those that left 5 star rating. In this episode we cover: I received two emails this week inviting my children to get the flu vaccine, at a school they no longer attend. It reminded me just how much I detest the annual flu vaccination campaign, especially for school children. I already wrote a Substack article on this, so in this episode I unpack all the propaganda and one way messaging that parents receive from GPs, hospitals, public health bodies, local health authorities, schools and the media. Everyone is pushing the flu vaccine, but using the government's own data, the real picture looks very different. Children have a less than 1 in 100,000 risk of being hospitalised and a less than 1 in 1,000,000 risk of dying from flu. Most serious complications happen in children under two or those with underlying health conditions, not in healthy school aged kids. I get into informed consent, the safety and efficacy data (or the lack of it), the commercial incentives behind vaccination campaigns, and why I think questioning one vaccine gets treated as questioning the whole field. I want parents to have the full picture so they can make their own informed decision, rather than just following the script. See my substack for more details. Thank you for being here, enjoy the episode. Independent. Unfiltered. Yours. Love Doc MY CONSULTATION SERVICE In a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance. I can help you: • Understand your diagnosis in plain English • Simplify treatment plans and medical jargon • Prepare for surgery and optimise recovery • Improve chronic illness through lifestyle and mindset • Explore holistic approaches alongside conventional care • Ask better questions and get unbiased guidance • Obtain an independent second opinion Ready to Take Control? Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more details Seagreen Use the code DOCMALIK https://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/ Heracles Wellness Sauna Use the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all products https://heracleswellness.co.uk Hunter & Gather Foods https://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAY Use DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchase Nudum Skincare Use my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order. https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/ Greenscents Laundry Liquid Use code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount. https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjq IMPORTANT NOTICE If you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donation https://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik

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