Robert Sears (physician)
American physician and vaccine critic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert William Sears, known as Dr. Bob, is an American pediatrician from Capistrano Beach, California, noted for his unorthodox and dangerous[2] views on childhood vaccination.[3][4] While Sears acknowledges the efficacy of vaccines—for instance, he supports the claim that Chicken pox, measles, whooping cough, polio, diphtheria have all disappeared because of vaccines[5]—he has proposed alternative vaccination schedules that depart from accepted medical recommendations. His proposals have enjoyed celebrity endorsement but are not supported by medical evidence and have contributed to dangerous under-vaccination in the national child population.[6] While he denies being anti-vaccine,[7] Sears has been described by many as anti-vaccine[8][9] and as a vaccine delayer.[10][11]
Robert W. Sears | |
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Nationality | American |
Occupation | Pediatrician |
Known for | Controversial book on vaccines and alternative vaccine schedules. |
Spouse | Cheryl Sears |
Children | 3[1] |
Parent(s) | William and Martha Sears |