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COVID Vaccines: Facts, Fears, and Future

Writer: Dr. Tom RogersDr. Tom Rogers

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. In this week’s episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what many physicians (like myself) have observed, but have been afraid to discuss publicly: the COVID Vaccines. 


Just to be honest, early on in the COVID vaccine rollout, I knew something wasn’t right. When doctors and nurses were willing to give up their careers rather than take the vaccine, when patients were experiencing truly troubling side effects, when no one was talking... there had to be something wrong. The more I observed, the more my initial hesitation with the vaccine was validated. 


In this podcast, Dr. Denise Sibley and I talk about why these vaccines were rushed to market, how they differed from traditional vaccines, and the real-world consequences we're still dealing with today. Dr. Sibley brings incredible insight from her research, starting with her discovery that Moderna's patents were filed before 2019, and her detailed analysis of the concerning gaps in Pfizer's clinical documentation.


If you're looking for straight talk about the COVID vaccines from physicians who practice medicine every day, not bureaucrats behind desks, this is the conversation you need to hear. Please watch and share!


PODCAST NOTES


  • Right from the start, I had an uneasy feeling about the vaccines, and I wasn't alone. Many of my colleagues were seeking exemptions, willing to risk their careers to avoid getting the shot. We began to see serious side effects, including seizures and even sudden onset Type 1 Diabetes in middle-aged adults, making it clear that something was off.


  • The speed at which these vaccines came to market was alarming. According to Dr. Sibley (and I agree), the development skipped over essential scientific scrutiny. Issues like antibody-dependent enhancement were brushed aside, and let's not forget, it wasn't even a traditional vaccine but a genetic therapy with a lot of unknowns.


  • It's disheartening to see that the misinformation didn’t come from doctors but from bureaucrats and pharmaceutical companies. They seemed driven by financial gain and control rather than true scientific evidence. This entire episode makes you question the credibility of those who are supposed to protect us.


  • Coercion through mandates led to considerable public pushback. People were losing jobs or risking their careers to avoid taking the vaccine. This speaks volumes about the level of distrust and concern surrounding these vaccines.


  • The adverse effects we’ve seen are staggering—severe neurological diseases, "Turbo" cancers, myocarditis, auto-immune disorders, blood clots, and even death. Many of us saw firsthand how quickly the virus spread even among the vaccinated. And let’s be clear, the vaccines DID NOT prevent you from getting COVID and DID NOT prevent you from transmitting the virus to other people. And the claim that it prevented hospitalization was vastly overstated. If you were hospitalized with COVID, in most cases, you had pre-existing conditions. 


  • One of the most disappointing things has been seeing so many of my medical colleagues just blindly following orders. They didn’t question the narrative and even shamed patients who were unvaccinated. Being in the medical field, we were trained to think critically, yet many just went along without doing their own research.


  • The role of fear and propaganda cannot be overstated. The government poured money into influencing social media, comedians, and athletes to push the vaccine narrative. This widespread fearmongering had people making decisions out of fear rather than informed understanding.


Dr. Sibley and I agree that maintaining your health is crucial and that you need to think critically, especially in times of crisis. This pandemic has been a massive learning experience for all of us. It’s clear we need to use common sense, stay informed, and most importantly, stay healthy. 


Remember, always question what you hear and don’t just accept things at face value. 


Till next week. 


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About the Author

Dr. Tom Rogers is an experienced family doctor with 38 years of practice, and is board-certified in family, sports, and integrative medicine.

 

Since 1986, he has been dedicated to delivering personalized, patient-centered care, and for over 18 years, he has managed his own private practice.

Dr. Rogers founded Performance Medicine to prioritize patient care over insurance constraints, ensuring each patient receives individualized attention. He is well-known for his expertise in hormone balance and his commitment to guiding patients on their unique health journeys, making Performance Medicine a leader in integrative health care.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Rogers enjoys playing guitar, biking, pickleball, and reading, which help him maintain a holistic approach to health and wellness.

 

Performance Medicine serves the East Tennessee region, with clinics in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, North Knoxville, and West Knoxville.

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