Is Dr. Drew an anti-vaxxer? Dr. Drew Pinsky responds to media misinformation about his support of vaccinations, his recommendations regarding mRNA, and does a fact-check of this week’s shows. Dr. Drew also answers viewer questions on any topic: addiction, health, today’s top news, or anything you want to discuss.
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UK Guidance for Pregnant Women: Dr. Drew mentioned recent reports that the UK changed its guidance on COVID vaccines for pregnant women. He clarified many of the points that are highlighted in yesterday’s show notes.
Study mentioned by Dr. Drew about SSRI and antidepressants: Mechanisms of action of antidepressants: from neurotransmitter systems to signaling pathways – read at nih.gov
The Role of Sigma Receptors in Depression – read on J-Stage
Upcoming show on Fox: Dr. Drew’s tweet about appearing in the upcoming show “Special Forces: The Ultimate Test” – view tweet
'Special Forces: The Ultimate Test' is dropping 16 celebrities into the Jordanian desert for a grueling endurance test. https://t.co/3BUIUoTGH2
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 7, 2022
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