Robert Sears (physician)

Robert W. Sears
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPediatrician
Known forControversial book on vaccines and alternative vaccine schedules.
SpouseCheryl Sears
Children3[1]
Parent(s)William and Martha Sears

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]

  1. ^ "Dr. Bob". Askdrsears.com. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  2. ^ Snyder, John (30 July 2009). "Cashing In On Fear: The Danger of Dr. Sears". Science-Based Medicine.
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