# Flu Vaccine on The No Agenda Show Flu Vaccine comes up in 196 chapters across 179 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 196 - **Episodes:** 179 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Swine Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [H1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Flu Shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), [Vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [Bird Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [Mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [Vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [Public Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 196 ### Pete Hegseth Ends Military Vaccine Mandates and Flu Outbreaks - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:06:01–1:10:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/pete-hegseth-ends-military-vaccine-mandates-and-flu-outbreaks.md Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ended mandatory annual flu vaccines for U.S. military personnel, calling the decades-old mandate "overly broad." Following this policy change, a localized flu outbreak of 150 cases was reported at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Critics in the media have attempted to correlate the outbreak with the end of the mandate, while others point to the intelligence community's continued push for mRNA-based flu shots. Keywords: [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), lackland air force base, [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md) ### Vaccine Batch Variability, Dementia Risks, and Liability - **Episode:** [1862: Smear Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-23 - **Time:** 1:26:51–1:32:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign/chapter/vaccine-batch-variability-dementia-risks-and-liability.md A study from Denmark suggests that a small percentage of vaccine batches (4.2%) accounted for the majority of serious adverse events, while others had zero reported issues. The discussion also covers a study of 13 million people linking frequent flu and pneumococcal shots to a 50% increased risk of Alzheimer's and a 38% increased risk of dementia. The hosts emphasize the lack of corporate liability for vaccine manufacturers as a primary concern. Keywords: vaccine batches, [dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dementia.md), [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liability.md), [flu shots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shots.md) ### Subclade K Flu Variant, Newark Airport Measles Alert - **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-01 - **Time:** 2:25:06–2:33:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/subclade-k-flu-variant-newark-airport-measles-alert.md The CDC reports a 60% spike in flu hospitalizations linked to a new variant called Subclade K, which appears to be a mismatch for this year's vaccine. Simultaneously, health officials in New Jersey are tracking travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport who may have been exposed to measles in Terminals B and C. Media reports are criticized for encouraging continued vaccination even after admitting the current shots do not target the circulating strains. Keywords: subclade k, [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [newark airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newark-airport.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [norovirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norovirus.md) ### Flu Season and At-Home Nasal Spray Vaccines - **Episode:** [1803: Drone Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-28 - **Time:** 36:09–40:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall/chapter/flu-season-and-at-home-nasal-spray-vaccines.md The CDC and American Academy of Family Physicians are promoting trivalent flu vaccines for the upcoming season, which typically peaks between December and February. A new at-home nasal spray vaccine, FluMist, is now available in 34 states for healthy non-pregnant individuals aged 2 to 49. Health officials emphasize that vaccination reduces contagiousness and prevents severe hospitalizations. Keywords: [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [flumist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flumist.md), trivalent, [pneumonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pneumonia.md), sarah nosle ### TikTok Vaccine Vlogger and Side Effect Anxiety - **Episode:** [1803: Drone Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-28 - **Time:** 46:39–48:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall/chapter/tiktok-vaccine-vlogger-and-side-effect-anxiety.md A TikTok creator shared her experience of becoming bedridden for a week following COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Despite her history of severe reactions, she continues to follow the vaccination schedule and requests "good vibes" from her audience. The segment highlights the culture of public health virtue signaling and the use of Tylenol to manage vaccine-induced illness. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [covid vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-vaccine.md), [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), [tylenol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tylenol.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Dr. Peter Hotez, Inactivated Virus vs mRNA Technology - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 16:13–21:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/dr-peter-hotez-inactivated-virus-vs-mrna-technology.md Dr. Peter Hotez is criticized for his shifting stance on vaccine technologies, specifically his recent comments regarding whole inactivated virus vaccines. Hotez argued that older vaccine technologies are prone to side effects like Guillain-Barre syndrome, citing the 1976 swine flu incident. The hosts suggest that the medical establishment is now disparaging traditional vaccines to protect the market dominance of mRNA technology. Keywords: [peter hotez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-hotez.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [guillain-barre syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guillain-barre-syndrome.md), [yellow fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-fever.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), subunit vaccines ### Universal Flu Vaccine Research and Jeffrey Taubenberger - **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-15 - **Time:** 3:03:27–3:05:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/universal-flu-vaccine-research-and-jeffrey-taubenberger.md Jeffrey Taubenberger, known for his work on the Spanish Flu, has been appointed to lead the NIAID, the role formerly held by Anthony Fauci. Taubenberger is spearheading research into a universal flu vaccine that would protect against multiple strains for up to a decade. While some medical analysts are optimistic, skeptics argue that pharmaceutical companies may resist a "one and done" shot that reduces annual revenue. Keywords: jeffrey taubenberger, [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [niaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niaid.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [spanish flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spanish-flu.md) ### Peter Hotez on Pediatric Flu Deaths and Vaccine Hesitancy - **Episode:** [1761: News Desert](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-04 - **Time:** 1:28:56–1:34:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert/chapter/peter-hotez-on-pediatric-flu-deaths-and-vaccine-hesitancy.md Dr. Peter Hotez appeared on PBS to discuss a record 216 pediatric flu deaths in the US, attributing the spike to falling vaccination rates. Hotez claims that "anti-vaccine activism" from the COVID-19 era has spilled over into childhood immunizations, leading to measles outbreaks in West Texas and rural Great Plains areas. Keywords: [peter hotez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-hotez.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md) ### RFK Jr. on Bird Flu, Poultry Vaccination, Culling Strategy - **Episode:** [1746: Bedtime Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-13 - **Time:** 1:12:53–1:16:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene/chapter/rfk-jr-on-bird-flu-poultry-vaccination-culling-strategy.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the avian flu crisis on Fox News, arguing against the vaccination of poultry. He claims "leaky vaccines" create mutation factories and suggests that the current policy of culling millions of birds is responsible for high egg prices. Kennedy advocates for "armoring" farms against wild bird infiltration and testing therapeutics instead of mass slaughter. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [avian flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-flu.md), mallards, [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md) ### RFK Jr. Nomination, Bird Flu Vaccine Strategy - **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-29 - **Time:** 30:58–40:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/rfk-jr-nomination-bird-flu-vaccine-strategy.md The current media focus on bird flu is characterized as a strategic effort to discredit Donald Trump’s health agency nominees, specifically Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Critics suggest the Biden administration is rushing to authorize H5N1 vaccines developed by CSL Sequirus and BARDA before the presidential transition. The narrative links Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and interest in raw milk to potential public health risks during a future outbreak. 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Vaccination rates for the flu and COVID-19 are reportedly lower than desired, leading to increased media pressure for uptake. Keywords: [norovirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norovirus.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [rsv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsv.md), [flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu.md) ### The "Twindemic" Narrative, Massachusetts Flu Vaccine Mandate - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 2:31:32–2:33:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/the-twindemic-narrative-massachusetts-flu-vaccine-mandate.md Health officials coined the term "twindemic" to describe the potential overlap of the COVID-19 pandemic and the seasonal flu. In response, Massachusetts mandated flu vaccines for all students from six months of age through college. In Australia, the Prime Minister suggested that "incentive sticks," such as travel and restaurant restrictions, might be used to encourage high rates of COVID-19 vaccination. Keywords: [twindemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twindemic.md), [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [mandatory vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandatory-vaccination.md) ### Peter Hotez Warns of H5N1 and Disease Outbreaks - **Episode:** [1718: On The Fritz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-05 - **Time:** 1:36:02–1:41:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz/chapter/peter-hotez-warns-of-h5n1-and-disease-outbreaks.md Dr. Peter Hotez appeared on MSNBC to warn of a potential "crashing down" of disease outbreaks, including H5N1 bird flu and measles, starting on January 21st. Hotez claims that anti-vaccine activism is fueling a rise in preventable diseases like pertussis and polio. Skeptics point out the specific timing mentioned—the day after the presidential inauguration—as evidence of the politicization of public health warnings. Keywords: [peter hotez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-hotez.md), [h5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Vaccine Liability, Swine Flu and HPV Precedents - **Episode:** [1713: Lipless Wonder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1713-lipless-wonder.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-17 - **Time:** 17:03–21:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1713-lipless-wonder/chapter/vaccine-liability-swine-flu-and-hpv-precedents.md A discussion regarding the legal protections for vaccine manufacturers highlights the lack of liability for adverse reactions as a primary driver of industry profits. Historical examples, including the 1976 swine flu vaccine and the 2006 HPV vaccine rollout, are cited as instances where public health initiatives were allegedly prioritized over safety concerns. Critics argue that removing liability shields would force higher standards in vaccine processing. Keywords: [vaccine liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-liability.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [hpv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv-vaccine.md), [pharmaceutical profits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-profits.md), product safety ### Moderna Combined COVID and Flu Vaccine - **Episode:** [1668: Spillover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-13 - **Time:** 2:15:48–2:21:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover/chapter/moderna-combined-covid-and-flu-vaccine.md Moderna announced positive trial results for a combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine, aiming for federal approval by 2025. Dr. Ashish Jha appeared on Chris Cuomo's show to promote the shot, dismissing concerns about mRNA by stating it is naturally present in every cell of the body. The hosts criticize the "native ad" style of the reporting and express skepticism about vaccine safety. Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [dr. ashish jha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-ashish-jha.md) ### mRNA Bird Flu Vaccines and Moderna Funding - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 58:38–1:01:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/mrna-bird-flu-vaccines-and-moderna-funding.md The U.S. government is reportedly nearing an agreement to fund Moderna's bird flu vaccine trials, causing the company's stock to rise. The hosts suggest the push for bird flu awareness is a precursor to implementing mail-in voting or new masking mandates. They discuss the transition from traditional egg-based vaccine manufacturing to mRNA "platforms" or "operating systems." Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), bird flu vaccine, [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [pandemic preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-preparedness.md) ### Baxter International Vaccine Contamination Incident - **Episode:** [1663: Climate Change Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Time:** 45:46–47:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/baxter-international-vaccine-contamination-incident.md A report is discussed regarding Baxter International accidentally mixing live bird flu virus with seasonal flu vaccines. The hosts suggest that such incidents are underreported by mainstream media and question the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and the promotion of pandemic fears to sell stockpiled vaccines. 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They also discuss James Hansen, the NASA scientist credited with starting the global warming movement in 1988. Hansen's recent arrest with actress Darryl Hannah while protesting the coal industry is cited as evidence of his transition from scientist to activist. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [james hansen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-hansen.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), darryl hannah, [coal industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-industry.md) ### Flu Season Surge and Vaccine Hesitancy Reports - **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-14 - **Time:** 1:06:13–1:10:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/flu-season-surge-and-vaccine-hesitancy-reports.md Health officials report a significant surge in Flu A and Flu B cases, with outpatient numbers remaining high since November. The CDC notes that while the flu is back to pre-pandemic levels, vaccine uptake is at a five-year low due to "vaccine fatigue." A case study of a 27-year-old father who died from the flu is used to emphasize the dangers of remaining unvaccinated. 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