Chickenpox comes up in 4 chapters across 3 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2018 to July 2021.
National Vaccine Information Center and Historical Disease Perspectives
The Rohde family discovered the National Vaccine Information Center, founded by Barbara Lowe Fisher, while researching the causes of their son's condition. Wayne Rohde reflects on his own childhood in the 1960s, noting the shift from natural immunity gained through "measles parties" to the modern intensive vaccination schedule.
Epigenomic Switches, Childhood Diseases, and Long-term Health
The epigenome is described as a series of chemical switches that can be toggled by natural infections or diet to prevent or express disease. The segment argues that avoiding natural childhood diseases like measles or chickenpox may lead to higher rates of cancer and autoimmune issues later in life.
Bioweapon Protection and Childhood Disease Parties
The conversation shifts to practical safety regarding engineered pathogens, contrasting them with natural childhood diseases that were historically managed through "chickenpox parties." The guest warns that the current stockpile of biological weapons, including H5N1, poses a much greater threat than COVID-19.
Chickenpox Vaccine, Shingles Correlation and Natural Immunity
The hosts discuss the unintended consequences of the chickenpox vaccine, specifically the rising rates of shingles among adults. They argue that natural exposure to children with chickenpox previously acted as a natural booster for adults against shingles. The segment critiques the medical industry for creating a cycle where new vaccines are required to treat side effects caused by previous ones, rather than relying on evolutionary immunity.
