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Episode 212: Informed Consent Under Fire: Pediatrics, Policy, and Power

January 29, 2026

This Thursday on VSRF Live, we examine one of the most consequential developments in pediatric medicine in years: the American Academy of Pediatrics publicly breaking with the CDC’s recommended vaccine schedule and what this rupture signals for parents, physicians, and public trust in medical authority.

Joining us is Dr. Larry Palevsky, MD, a New York–licensed pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience, trained at NYU School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, and Bellevue Hospital, and a nationally recognized voice in holistic and integrative pediatrics. Known for challenging conventional pediatric narratives, Dr. Palevsky brings a root-cause, systems-based perspective to children’s health, and a willingness to ask questions many institutions avoid.

In this candid conversation, we’ll explore:

  • AAP’s rejection of the CDC’s recent changes to the childhood vaccine schedule

  • The growing fracture in public health governance, as clusters of coastal states now oppose evolving federal guidance—a sharp break from decades of reliance on federal recommendations

  • What it means when states “go rogue”--and how this reversal affects trust and accountability in public health policy

  • Where mainstream pediatric guidance falls short on long-term health outcomes

  • How parents can navigate conflicting recommendations with clarity and confidence

Whether you’re a parent, healthcare professional, or simply questioning how decisions affecting every child are made, this episode offers context, challenge, and insight from a physician who refuses to stay silent.

Join us this Thursday on VSRF Live for another important and timely discussion.

⏰ Time: 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT
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