The Hep B Chronicles: Examining The History & Debate Surrounding Hepatitis B Vaccination

Ken McCarthy returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, The Hep B Chronicles: The Story of a Virus, a Vaccine, and Industrial-Sized Vats of Genetically Modified Baker's Yeast. In the book, he explores the history of hepatitis B, the development of the vaccine, and the broader questions he raises about public health policy, pharmaceutical influence, vaccine regulation, and informed consent…

Drawing on historical research and his own analysis, Ken examines how hepatitis B vaccination became part of routine newborn care, the evolution of vaccine recommendations over the past century, and why he believes greater transparency and independent research are important for informed medical decision-making.

This conversation covers:

• Why the hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for newborns.

• The history of hepatitis B and how public health strategies evolved throughout the 20th century.

• Ken's perspective on booster recommendations and vaccination policy.

• Questions surrounding pharmaceutical influence and regulatory oversight.

• The importance of informed consent and parental decision-making.

Best known as one of the early pioneers of Internet commercialization, Ken organized one of the first conferences on the commercial potential of the World Wide Web in 1994 and has spent decades as an entrepreneur, educator, and author. In recent years, his work has focused on historical research, investigative journalism, and encouraging readers to explore complex topics from multiple perspectives.

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