The Vaccine Book with Dr. Bob Sears - Companion Podcast

RSV Shot for Newborns and Infants

Bonus Episode: this is the first new vaccine to come out since the last version of The Vaccine Book, and Dr. Bob provides an in-depth look at this shot. He provides a det

Post Partum Vaccines for Women and Families

Dr. Bob discusses the five vaccines that are offered to women and families in the post-partum period. He discusses the medical reasoning behind each recommendation (or la

Vaccines During Pregnancy Part 4: RSV Vaccine

There's a lot of new information to talk about with this brand-new vaccine, and Dr. Bob covers it all. He reviews the safety research, discusses efficacy of this vaccine,

Vaccines During Pregnancy Part 3: Covid Vaccine

Despite the lack of safety research, the CDC and medical community recommend the Covid vaccine for all pregnancy women. Dr. Bob briefly discusses the pros and cons of thi

Vaccines During Pregnancy Part 2: Tdap Shot

Should you get a Tdap shot during pregnancy? That's the question Dr. Bob tackles today. He reviews the medical reasoning behind this recommendation, what we know about sa

Vaccines During Pregnancy Part 1: Flu Shots

Dr. Bob kicks off Season 2 with a four-part series on vaccines during pregnancy. He discusses the shortfalls in safety and efficacy research with the four vaccines given

Season 1 Finale

Dr. Bob closes out Season 1 with some final thoughts on his disease/vaccine chapters and shares his vision for what Season 2 will bring. He discusses what hot topics and

Chapter 20: Covid-19 disease and vaccine

There's very little for Dr. Bob to update you on Covid as a disease, and not much has changed with the vaccines either. He discusses the one brand that is no longer avail

Chapter 12: Human papillomavirus disease and HPV vaccine

Dr. Bob gives some surprising updates on whether or not this vaccine has contributed to the health of our young adult population. He shares his theory on the real reason

Chapter 11: Meningococcal disease and vaccines

This type of meningitis is, thankfully, still just as rare as always. Dr. Bob provides some detailed updates on several new versions of this vaccine which will primarily

Chapter 10: Influenza disease and the flu shot

Dr. Bob discusses the marked increase in the number of different variations and brands of the flu vaccine but doesn't have much to update you regarding the disease itself

Chapter 9: Hepatitis A disease and vaccine

With no updates to give you, Dr. Bob rambles on for a few minutes just to be able to tell you he has no updates to give you.

Chapter 8: Chickenpox and the Varicella vaccine

Although there's nothing new on the one brand of VZ vaccine in the U.S., Dr. Bob shares some thoughts on the two new versions designed for the elderly to try to prevent s

Chapter 7: Measles, mumps, rubella and the MMR Vaccine

Dr. Bob updates you on the current status of these three infections, including the current 2025 measles outbreak in Texas, and gives his thoughts on how to protect your k

Chapter 6: Polio disease and vaccine

Dr. Bob updates the current state of polio in the world and corrects the media's misinformation on the "polio outbreak in New York." He takes a deeper dive into vaccine d

Chapter 5: Rotavirus disease and vaccine

Dr. Bob discusses the decrease in rotavirus disease in the last several years but doesn't really have any vaccine updates to offer. He shares some new insights into side

Chapter 4: Hepatitis B disease and vaccine

Dr. Bob openly shares his opinion of this vaccine, gives an update on a new brand for adults only, and shares how he discusses this infection and other STI's with his tee

Chapter 3: Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases and the DTaP vaccine

Dr. Bob updates you on the recent increase, then decrease, of whooping cough. He focuses on the changes in tetanus/diphtheria vaccines (without whooping cough) and what p

Chapter 2: Pneumococcal disease and PCV vaccine

There isn't much new on this particular infection, and there's been no increase. But Dr. Bob does go in-depth on the new versions of this vaccine that have come out since

Chapter 1: Haemophilus influenza type B disease and the Hib vaccine

Dr. Bob reviews the three available Hib vaccines and shares which one he uses in his office for those patients who choose it. He discusses how rare this infection still i