Unavoidably Unsafe for Children
A Physician's Guide to Vaccine Safety, Effectiveness, and Your Right to Choose
Published on 19. May 2026
288 pages
978-1-5107-8669-1 (ISBN)
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An in-depth guide for parents as they struggle to make informed decisions about vaccines for their children.
In Unavoidably Unsafe, Dr. Edward Geehr and Dr. Jeffrey Barke confront the prevailing beliefs surrounding childhood vaccines with unflinching scrutiny and bold insight. As seasoned physicians, they acknowledge the revered status vaccines hold in modern medicine while bravely questioning their safety and efficacy.
From the historical triumphs of polio eradication to the complexities of modern immunization schedules, Geehr and Barke unravel the layers of vaccine development and regulation. They shed light on the unintended consequences of vaccine mandates and the erosion of informed consent in the face of mounting pharmaceutical influence.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience and exhaustive research, the authors challenge conventional wisdom by addressing critical issues such as:
Unavoidably Unsafe is not an indictment of vaccines but a call to arms for informed decision-making and transparency in healthcare. Geehr and Barke aim to empower parents, guardians, and healthcare providers with the knowledge needed to navigate the complex landscape of childhood immunization responsibly.
In a rapidly evolving medical landscape where uncertainties abound, Unavoidably Unsafe serves as a beacon of clarity and integrity, reaffirming the importance of critical thinking and patient-centered care in safeguarding the health and well-being of future generations.
In Unavoidably Unsafe, Dr. Edward Geehr and Dr. Jeffrey Barke confront the prevailing beliefs surrounding childhood vaccines with unflinching scrutiny and bold insight. As seasoned physicians, they acknowledge the revered status vaccines hold in modern medicine while bravely questioning their safety and efficacy.
From the historical triumphs of polio eradication to the complexities of modern immunization schedules, Geehr and Barke unravel the layers of vaccine development and regulation. They shed light on the unintended consequences of vaccine mandates and the erosion of informed consent in the face of mounting pharmaceutical influence.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience and exhaustive research, the authors challenge conventional wisdom by addressing critical issues such as:
- The proliferation of childhood vaccines and their impact on public health
- The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act and its implications for vaccine safety
- The symbiotic relationship between pharmaceutical companies and regulatory agencies
- The shortcomings of Emergency Use Authorization and its implications for vaccine safety
- The presence of potentially harmful additives in vaccine formulations
- A fresh look at possible links between vaccines and autism
- Cautionary considerations regarding mRNA vaccines and their suitability for children
- Practical guidance for evaluating the risks and benefits of vaccines for individual children
- The significance of proper informed consent and patient advocacy in vaccination decisions
Unavoidably Unsafe is not an indictment of vaccines but a call to arms for informed decision-making and transparency in healthcare. Geehr and Barke aim to empower parents, guardians, and healthcare providers with the knowledge needed to navigate the complex landscape of childhood immunization responsibly.
In a rapidly evolving medical landscape where uncertainties abound, Unavoidably Unsafe serves as a beacon of clarity and integrity, reaffirming the importance of critical thinking and patient-centered care in safeguarding the health and well-being of future generations.
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Dr. Edward Geehr is a graduate of Yale University with Honors, and Duke University Medical School. He completed a residency and research fellowship in Emergency Medicine at UCLA and became board certified in that specialty. He maintains a private medical practice. Dr. Geehr has served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, was Chief of Emergency Services at San Francisco General Hospital, and medical director for the city's EMS system. In addition to his academic and clinical experience, Dr. Geehr was a co-founder of IPC The Hospitalist Company which provided inpatient medical services to hospitals and later global head of operations for a pharmaceutical company. In the latter position he observed firsthand the interaction between the drug industry, regulators, and academia. Dr. Geehr was founding president of the Wilderness Medical Society, an international medical society with a focus on medicine in remote environments, and co-editor of the medical textbook Management of Wilderness and Environmental Emergencies. Dr. Geehr is a board member and Medical Director of Evolution Haiti, Inc. a non-profit foundation that supports an orphanage and medical services in Haiti. He is married, has three children and six delightful grandchildren.
Dr. Jeffrey Barke is a board certified primary care physician in private practice for over 25 years. He completed his medical school and family practice residency at the University of California, Irvine. He has served as an Associate Clinical Professor at U.C. Irvine and a board member of the Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Barke is a commissioned officer in the US Army Reserve Medical Corps. He is also a reserve deputy and a tactical physician for a local law enforcement SWAT team. Dr. Barke also served as an elected school board member for the Los Alamitos Unified School District for 12 years and is the co-founder and current school board chair of a free public charter school in Orange, CA called Orange County Classical Academy that uses Hillsdale College's curriculum. Dr. Barke is the author of COVID-19: A Physicians Take on the Exaggerated Fear of the Corona Virus and Morning Message: Dispelling the Myths You've Been Told about Optimal Health! He is a sought-after speaker on the failure of government education and all things related to COVID-19. Dr. Barke is a proud founding member of America's Frontline Doctors. He is also the co-host of the podcast InformedDissentMedia.com.
Dr. Jeffrey Barke is a board certified primary care physician in private practice for over 25 years. He completed his medical school and family practice residency at the University of California, Irvine. He has served as an Associate Clinical Professor at U.C. Irvine and a board member of the Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Barke is a commissioned officer in the US Army Reserve Medical Corps. He is also a reserve deputy and a tactical physician for a local law enforcement SWAT team. Dr. Barke also served as an elected school board member for the Los Alamitos Unified School District for 12 years and is the co-founder and current school board chair of a free public charter school in Orange, CA called Orange County Classical Academy that uses Hillsdale College's curriculum. Dr. Barke is the author of COVID-19: A Physicians Take on the Exaggerated Fear of the Corona Virus and Morning Message: Dispelling the Myths You've Been Told about Optimal Health! He is a sought-after speaker on the failure of government education and all things related to COVID-19. Dr. Barke is a proud founding member of America's Frontline Doctors. He is also the co-host of the podcast InformedDissentMedia.com.
