On a popular podcast, a physician known for spreading COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation falsely claimed that vaccines are not safe or effective and promoted “natural immunity” and alternative treatments as superior. Clips from the show have racked up millions of views on social media. Vaccines are our best protection against COVID-19, dramatically reducing the risk of severe illness and death. “Natural immunity,” or immunity gained from infection, is less predictable than vaccine immunity and can only be gained by risking serious illness and exposing others to COVID-19.
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