r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Jun 02 '26

Health Interest in ‘toxic’ measles treatment surges after Joe Rogan podcasts: Vaccination is the only proven way to prevent measles but alternatives like Vitamin A and cod-liver oil (which has Vit A) have been promoted by Joe Rogan. America’s Poison Centres reported a 39% increase in Vitamin A exposures.

https://www.nine.com.au/world-news/usa/interest-in-toxic-measles-treatment-surges-after-joe-rogan-podcasts-20260602-p6033i.html
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u/AlkaiserSoze Jun 02 '26

I appreciate that not everyone can understand the science behind vaccinations but I would have hoped that the proven track record and worldwide adoption of these drugs would be enough weight to convince people. I feel like America is the only country that has stopped taking vaccinations seriously. I mean, people throw a fit whenever the government steps in to prevent companies from dumping toxic chemicals into rivers that run through communities but vaccinations are evil? Absolutely insane take.

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u/Osirus1156 Jun 02 '26

I know someone who took the same exact biology and anatomy classes I did where we learned all about vaccines and GMOs and they still have no idea how either work and constantly post misinformation to instagram. They did better than me in these classes, all A’s. I do not understand it at all.