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3. When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far: A Discussion with Paul Offit, MD

In this interview, Mitch Belkin and Daniel Belkin talk with Dr. Paul Offit about mRNA vaccine technology as well as a number of topics from his book, Overkill: When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far. We discuss the use of antipyretics to treat a fever, the overuse of antibiotics, vitamin D and C, as well as cancer screening. This conversation was recorded on April 5, 2021. 

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Who is Paul Offit?

Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatrician at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in infectious diseases, vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of the RotaTeq vaccine for rotavirus, has published more than 130 papers in medical and scientific journals, and he is the author or co-author of books on vaccines, vaccination, and antibiotics. To learn more about Dr. Offit, visit his website.

By Mitch Belkin

I am a radiology resident at University of Maryland Medical Center. Outside of medicine, I am excited about Brazilian Jiujitsu, meditation, and podcasts on financial independence.

One reply on “3. When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far: A Discussion with Paul Offit, MD”

Great stuff! A wonderful mix of knowledge and humor. The host and co-host brighten up the conversation regarding a very interesting and apropos topic.

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