Today, we’re talking about heavy metals. First… February 2026: HHS announces that the Indian Health Service will end the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams at its facilities. Charlie Brown joins the show to discuss. Also… Aluminum in vaccines: necessary and safe or needless and neurotoxic? Chris Shaw, Ph.D. and James Neuenschwander, M.D. share the science in two “Doctors & Scientists” segments.

*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.

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Resources

Mercury-Free Dentistry

The World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry

Indian Health Service to End Use of Mercury-Containing Dental Amalgam by 2027

Dental Mercury Facts

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

Scientists Publish ‘Map’ for How Aluminum in Vaccines Can Cause Brain Injury That Triggers Autism

Medical Academy of Pediatric & Special Needs

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