If you’ve ever had questions about childhood vaccine safety, the recommended vaccine schedule, or how to support your child’s immune system in a more natural, holistic way — this episode is for you. In this powerful and balanced conversation, Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a board-certified integrative pediatrician, shares his insights on the most common vaccine concerns parents face today.
He discusses how he approaches vaccine conversations with parents, how to evaluate the current CDC childhood immunization schedule, and the importance of personalizing healthcare decisions for each child. He also explains how functional medicine and holistic pediatric care can play a role in strengthening children’s health, supporting the immune system, and addressing parental concerns in a non-judgmental way.Whether you’re looking for answers about vaccine side effects, considering delayed vaccine schedules, or exploring natural alternatives to support pediatric immune health, this episode delivers a research-informed, compassionate, and grounded perspective. We also cover how to reduce shame in health discussions and empower parents with the information they need to make confident decisions.
Today on Hol+:
- The Importance of Open Dialogue
- Understanding Vaccine Polarization
- Historical Context: Vaccine Hesitancy
- Vaccine Safety and Reporting
- The Influence of Big Pharma
- Concerns About Vaccine Overload
- Dr. Taz’s Personal Story
- Research Gaps in Vaccine Safety
- Autism and Vaccine Hesitancy
About Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh
Joel Warsh aka DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Vaccines, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Between a Shot and Hard Place: Tackling Vaccine Questions with Balance, Data, and Clarity.
He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College.
He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and then worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice in Studio City.
Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles.
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Host & Production Team
Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)