# Whooping Cough on The No Agenda Show

Whooping Cough comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to January 2025.

- **Chapters:** 15
- **Episodes:** 15
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – January 2025
- **Related topics:** [Pertussis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pertussis.md), [Vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [H1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [Alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [Antibiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibiotics.md), [Antibodies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibodies.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

## Chapters 1–15 of 15

### NBC News, Vaccine Skepticism, Franklin Tennessee Case Study

- **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-30
- **Time:** 43:04–47:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/nbc-news-vaccine-skepticism-franklin-tennessee-case-study.md

NBC News reported on growing vaccine skepticism in Franklin, Tennessee, framing it as a "life or death" issue for vulnerable children. The report highlighted a record high in kindergarten vaccine exemptions across 40 states, attributing the trend to "online conspiracies" and figures like RFK Jr. The reporting is criticized as hysterical and biased for taking Kennedy's statements out of context regarding vaccine safety.

Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), franklin tennessee, [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md)

### Whooping Cough Increase, Ozempic Marketing in Netherlands

- **Episode:** [1723: Quademic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-22
- **Time:** 50:11–54:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic/chapter/whooping-cough-increase-ozempic-marketing-in-netherlands.md

Health officials report a spike in whooping cough cases, attributing the rise to a lack of population exposure during pandemic lockdowns. In the Netherlands, Ozempic is reportedly being marketed through rumors that the Dutch princesses are using the drug for weight loss. The hosts discuss the potential for future mRNA treatments for various common ailments.

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### Dr. Christina Park on Pertussis Vaccine Limitations

- **Episode:** [1718: On The Fritz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-05
- **Time:** 1:41:16–1:44:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz/chapter/dr-christina-park-on-pertussis-vaccine-limitations.md

In a 2021 Michigan House hearing, PhD virologist Dr. Christina Park explained that the current acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) was never designed to prevent the transmission of bacteria. Instead, it only neutralizes the toxin to prevent severe disease, creating a class of asymptomatic carriers who can still spread whooping cough to infants. Park argued that blaming "anti-vaxxers" for the resurgence of the disease ignores the known scientific limitations of the vaccine's design.

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### Pertussis Outbreak and Vaccine Skepticism

- **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-07
- **Time:** 1:29:56–1:34:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/pertussis-outbreak-and-vaccine-skepticism.md

Health officials in Austin, Texas, issued a warning regarding a pertussis (whooping cough) exposure at a local event. The notice stated that even vaccinated individuals could contract and spread the disease. This leads to a discussion on the perceived decline in vaccine effectiveness compared to historical successes like the polio vaccine.

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### Swine Flu at State Fairs and Whooping Cough Vaccine

- **Episode:** [437: Swasselnuff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/437-swasselnuff.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-23
- **Time:** 2:06:09–2:10:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/437-swasselnuff/chapter/swine-flu-at-state-fairs-and-whooping-cough-vaccine.md

The CDC reported over 200 cases of a new swine flu strain linked to livestock competitions at state fairs. Simultaneously, health officials are concerned about "waning immunity" from the DTaP whooping cough vaccine, as thousands of vaccinated teenagers are falling ill. Critics suggest the shift from older, effective vaccines to newer versions is driven by corporate profit rather than public health efficacy.

Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), dtap, [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), waning immunity

### Whooping Cough Epidemic, Vaccine Boosters, and Testing Scams

- **Episode:** [424: Internet Governance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-08
- **Time:** 2:18:42–2:25:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance/chapter/whooping-cough-epidemic-vaccine-boosters-and-testing-scams.md

Health officials in Alabama, Texas, and the Netherlands report a surge in whooping cough (pertussis) cases, leading to mandatory vaccinations for middle schoolers. The BBC reports on the need for adolescent boosters as immunity wanes. The hosts suggest the "epidemic" is a result of "improved testing" designed to create false positives and sell more vaccines to parents, healthcare workers, and pregnant women.

Keywords: [pertussis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pertussis.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md)

### Adult Immunization, Walgreens Shingles Campaign

- **Episode:** [403: Pharmacy in a Fruit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-26
- **Time:** 2:13:36–2:16:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit/chapter/adult-immunization-walgreens-shingles-campaign.md

A new marketing push by Walgreens and NBC News encourages adults to seek government-recommended vaccines, including boosters for whooping cough and the Zostavax shot for shingles. The campaign claims that adult negligence is the primary cause of rising pertussis cases in children. The hosts question the efficacy of these vaccines, noting that many people who receive the shots still contract the diseases they were meant to prevent.

Keywords: [walgreens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walgreens.md), [shingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shingles.md), zostavax, [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [pertussis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pertussis.md), adult vaccines

### Whooping Cough Outbreaks and Vaccine Efficacy

- **Episode:** [402: Drunk or Not Drunk?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-22
- **Time:** 2:06:50–2:09:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/whooping-cough-outbreaks-and-vaccine-efficacy.md

A Reuters report on a 2010 whooping cough outbreak in California reveals that vaccinated children were more likely to catch the disease than unvaccinated ones. The hosts criticize the medical community's conclusion that the solution is more frequent "booster" shots rather than questioning the vaccine's effectiveness.

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### Ninja Fighters in Iran and Vaccine Industry News

- **Episode:** [385: CIA vs DIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia.md)
- **Published:** 2012-02-23
- **Time:** 2:29:45–2:33:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia/chapter/ninja-fighters-in-iran-and-vaccine-industry-news.md

Reports indicate that thousands of women in Iran are training as "ninja fighters," adding a sensationalist layer to Middle Eastern tensions. Simultaneously, the vaccine industry is pushing for expanded adult vaccinations for whooping cough and developing new treatments for norovirus and hepatitis C.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), ninjas, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [norovirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norovirus.md)

### Edelman PR and Vaccine Advocacy in Los Angeles

- **Episode:** [348: DroneWolf.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/348-dronewolf-com.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-16
- **Time:** 1:55:59–2:00:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/348-dronewolf-com/chapter/edelman-pr-and-vaccine-advocacy-in-los-angeles.md

A PR campaign titled "Vaccinate LA" is revealed to be an operation by Edelman Worldwide on behalf of major pharmaceutical companies. While it appears to be a public health initiative from the city, it is actually a corporate effort to promote a long list of vaccines. The hosts also discuss a study suggesting that populations with low vaccine uptake are more likely to participate in social uprisings.

Keywords: [edelman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edelman.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [vaccinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccinations.md), social uprising

### Mandatory Vaccination Laws, Gates Foundation Investments

- **Episode:** [284: Study says... Duh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-06
- **Time:** 2:03:09–2:04:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh/chapter/mandatory-vaccination-laws-gates-foundation-investments.md

California has passed law AB 354 requiring all schoolchildren to be vaccinated against whooping cough, while Texas is considering similar mandates for meningitis. Simultaneously, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is investing $10 million in vaccine development, and the federal government has awarded $215 million to companies like Novavax for flu vaccine research.

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### Quadruple Dose Flu Vaccines, H1N1 Integration

- **Episode:** [235: Disaster Capitalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-16
- **Time:** 1:21:16–1:23:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist/chapter/quadruple-dose-flu-vaccines-h1n1-integration.md

The CDC's new recommendations for the influenza vaccine are discussed, specifically the introduction of a "high dose" version for seniors that contains four times the standard amount of antigen. The hosts note that the H1N1 strain is now integrated into the seasonal shot, despite previous claims that the vaccines should not be mixed.

Keywords: [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [seniors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seniors.md), [pregnant women](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pregnant-women.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [pertussis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pertussis.md)

### Royal Pains TV Clip, Vaccine Propaganda Analysis

- **Episode:** [228: Gassed in Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-22
- **Time:** 26:14–28:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/royal-pains-tv-clip-vaccine-propaganda-analysis.md

The hosts play and deconstruct a clip from the USA Network show Royal Pains, identifying it as medical propaganda. They argue the dialogue promotes blind trust in doctors and shames parents who question immunization. The segment also mentions mandatory H1N1 flu shots for employees at Purdue University.

Keywords: royal pains, [usa network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usa-network.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [immunization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunization.md)

### Denialism and Vaccine Refusal in California

- **Episode:** [212: Billion Dollar Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-27
- **Time:** 57:39–1:00:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/denialism-and-vaccine-refusal-in-california.md

A discussion on "denialism" features a critique of an author appearing on The Colbert Report. The segment also covers a CDC study claiming that vaccine refusal has led to a 23-fold increase in whooping cough cases, particularly in California.

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### Adult Pertussis Vaccine, Whooping Cough Guilt Campaign

- **Episode:** [208: Fat China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-13
- **Time:** 10:44–12:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china/chapter/adult-pertussis-vaccine-whooping-cough-guilt-campaign.md

A television commercial warns parents that they are the primary spreaders of pertussis, or whooping cough, to their infants. The advertisement encourages adults to receive a pertussis vaccine to prevent potentially fatal infections in babies. The hosts criticize the ad for using guilt-based marketing tactics and disturbing audio of a coughing infant.

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