Podcast promotes false narratives about COVID-19 and hepatitis B vaccines

A popular podcaster who has spread conspiracy theories and false narratives about vaccines in the past hosted the founder of a digital health care platform in a recent podcast episode. They discussed issues with the U.S. health care system, including that pharmaceutical companies put profit over actual health care. They also accused pharmaceutical companies of “pushing” COVID-19 vaccines for profit and resurfaced several debunked myths about vaccines, including that the COVID-19 vaccine is not safe, that vaccines can cause autism, and that COVID-19 and hepatitis B vaccines are not necessary for children. They falsely claimed that the only way to be exposed to hepatitis B is through drug injection or sexual activity. Clips from the episode are circulating widely on social media. 

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