Dr. Peter McCullough (see his biography below) joins Joe Rogan’s podcast todebunk many theories you’ve heard about COVID-19. Is Dr Peter McCulloughspreading misinformation? Listen to the video below and be your own judge:
Biography
Well-respected North Texas cardiologist, Dr. Peter McCullough has impeccable academic credentials. He's an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist, a full professor of medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine in Dallas. He also has a master's degree in public health and is known for being one of the top five most-published medical researchers in the United States and is the editor of two medical journals.
Personal History
Dr. Peter A. McCullough was born in Buffalo, New York, on the 29th of December 1962. During high school, he and his family moved to Wichita Falls in Texas and later settled in Grapevine. He has lived and worked in various parts of the United States, including Washington and Michigan, and he now resides in Dallas, Texas.
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Academic History
Dr. McCullough attended Baylor University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984. He then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he studied for his medical degree and graduated in June 1988. Following this, he undertook his residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, where he trained for 3 years.¹
Upon completing his residency in 1991, Dr. McCullough transferred to Grayling, Michigan, where he served for 2 years as an internal medicine attending at Mercy Hospital. Following his time at Mercy Hospital, he enrolled at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and studied a Masters degree in Public Health.
After he graduated from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 1994, he became a fellow in cardiovascular diseases at the Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Career Overview
Dr. McCullough joined the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute in Detroit following his fellowship at the Beaumont Hospital, where he remained until 2000. He then moved to Kansas City, Missouri, to serve as Section Chief of Cardiology of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Truman Medical Centers.
After his time in Missouri, Dr. McCullough returned to Michigan to serve as a Consultant Cardiologist at the Beaumont Hospital, and also as Chief, Division of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine Division of Cardiology. In 2010, following his stint at Beaumont Hospital, he was appointed as the Chief Academic and Scientific officer of the St. John Providence Health System, also in Detroit. In 2014, Dr. McCullough joined Baylor University Medical Center as Vice Chief of Internal Medicine. He was also appointed Chief of Cardiovascular Research of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute, and Program Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program.²
Dr. McCullough is recognized internationally as a leading figure in the study of chronic kidney disease as a cardiovascular risk state, having over 1,000 publications to his name and over 500 citations in the National Library of Medicine.³ He is also a founder of theCardio Renal Society of America, which is a group that dedicates itself to bringing cardiologists and nephrologists together to work on the increasing global issue of cardiorenal syndromes. He is the Co-Editor of Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine and is also currently serving as the Chair of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), the largest community screening effort for chronic diseases in America.⁴
Career Timeline
- 1984: Graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor in Science
- 1988: Graduated with a medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- 1991: Completed his residency atUniversity of Washington School of Medicine
- 1991: Dr. McCullough begins his period as a medical attending at Mercy Hospital
- 1993: Studies his Masters degree in Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health
- 1994: Begins his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the William Beaumont Hospital
- 1997: Joins the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute
- 2000: Appointed to serve as Section Chief of Cardiology of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Truman Medical Center
- 2002: Made a Consultant Cardiologist and Division Chief of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine at the William Beaumont Hospital
- 2010: Serves as the Chief Academic and Scientific officer of the St. John Providence Health System
- Current: Joined Baylor University Medical Center as Vice Chief of Internal Medicine and Chief of Cardiovascular Research of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute
Recognition
Dr. McCullough received the International Vicenza Award for Critical Care Nephrology for his outstanding work and contribution in the area of cardio-renal syndromes. He has also been a recipient of the Simon Dack Award from the American College of Cardiology, and his works have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, and other prestigious journals worldwide. He has been an invited lecturer at the New York Academy of Sciences, the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency, and the U.S. Congressional Oversight Panel.⁵
Areas of Speciality
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk State
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Sports Cardiology
Dr Peter McCullough Early Treatment Protocol
Peter McCullough, who is widely published and works with two well-known Texas medical institutions, first issued his suggested protocol (McCullough Protocol) in the American Journal of Medicine in August 2020.
Since the time of the original publication in The American Journal of Medicine, Dr Peter McCullough and colleagues have updated the treatment algorithm to include bamlanivimab, casirivimab and imdevimab, and ivermectin (The Reply - The American Journal of Medicine).
The vitamin and supplement protocol includes: quercetin, zinc sulfate, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin C. McCullough said he doesn’t have any evidence to believe these help prevent contracting the illness, but he believes they should be included in the early treatment protocol as supportive therapies.
Updates:America Out Loud the McCullough report
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FAQs
What does bivalent vaccine mean? ›
A vaccine that works by stimulating an immune response against two different antigens, such as two different viruses or other microorganisms.
Does the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine contain any ingredients that can cause COVID-19? ›COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca stimulates the body's natural defences (immune system). It causes the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. This will help to protect you against COVID-19 in the future. None of the ingredients in this vaccine can cause COVID-19.
Are there any side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines? ›Like all medicines, the COVID-19 vaccines can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them. Most side effects are mild and should not last longer than a week, such as: a sore arm from the injection.
In general, what is a bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine? ›The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters include components of the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. This is called a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters are designed to give you broad protection against COVID-19, including better protection against the Omicron variant.
What is in the new updated COVID-19 booster shot? ›The authorized bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, or updated boosters, include an mRNA component of the original strain to provide an immune response that is broadly protective against COVID-19 and an mRNA component in common between the omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5 lineages to provide better protection against COVID-19 ...
How serious is COVID-19 usually for most children? ›For most children and young people, these illnesses will not be serious, and they will soon recover following rest and plenty of fluids.
What is COVID-19 genomic sequencing? ›Genomic sequencing is laboratory analysis that identifies a virus's genetic make-up, allowing new variants or mutations in existing variants to be detected.
What are the most common adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine? ›The most frequent adverse reactions in trials were pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, myalgia (muscle pains), chills, arthralgia (joint pains), and fever; these were each reported in more than 1 in 10 people.
In general, how long do COVID-19 vaccine side effects usually last? ›Side effects generally go away in a few days. Even if you dont experience any side effects, your body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. Adverse events (serious health problems) are rare but can cause long-term health problems.
Who are at higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19? ›Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
What is Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 vaccine? ›
The clinical trial of the Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent vaccine showed a strong immune response against the Omicron BA.1 variant as well as the original strain. Bivalent vaccines are helping us to meet the challenge of an ever-evolving virus, to help protect people against COVID-19 variants.
Is the COVID-19 booster safe? ›Are booster shots safe? Yes, booster shots are proven to be safe. Pfizer released a study of 10,000 participants in which half of them received a booster dose and half a placebo. In terms of safety, they found no new adverse events, meaning it was consistent with what has been seen in previous studies.
How long after receiving the COVID-19 booster are you protected? ›Generally, people with healthy immune systems are protected from infection for three to four months after receiving a COVID booster, but protection from severe illness lasts eight months to a year.
What is the Ronapreve? ›Ronapreve is the first neutralising antibody medicine specifically designed to treat COVID-19 to be authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for use in the UK.
Do smokers suffer from worse COVID-19 symptoms? ›Early research indicates that, compared to non-smokers, having a history of smoking may substantially increase the chance of adverse health outcomes for COVID-19 patients, including being admitted to intensive care, requiring mechanical ventilation and suffering severe health consequences.
Can you take ibuprofen if you have the coronavirus disease? ›Patients can take paracetamol or ibuprofen when self-medicating for symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever and headache, and should follow NHS advice if they have any questions or if symptoms get worse.
Are respiratory symptoms of a COVID-19 or any other infection common in children during the winter months? ›Respiratory infections are common in children and young people, particularly during the winter months. Symptoms can be caused by several respiratory infections including the common cold, COVID-19 and RSV.
What is an antibody test for COVID-19? ›An antibody test is a blood test to check if you've had coronavirus (COVID-19) before or been vaccinated.
What are the possible side effects of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine? ›The most common side effects with BNT162b2 (which may affect more than 1 in 10 people) were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain and fever.
Why do you need to submit a yellow card report for COVID-19 vaccine adverse effects? ›• Reporters are asked to submit Yellow Card reports even if they only have a suspicion that the medicine or vaccine may have caused the adverse reaction. The existence of an adverse reaction report in the profile does not necessarily mean that the vaccine has caused the suspected reaction.
Can I go abroad if I don't have the COVID-19 vaccine? ›
If you have not been fully vaccinated, you should continue to follow the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival. You should carefully research the requirements of your destination country before travelling.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 vaccine side effects? ›Most side effects are mild or moderate and go away within a few days of appearing. If side effects such as pain and/or fever are troublesome, they can be treated by medicines for pain and fever such as paracetamol.
What are the most common adverse reactions to the covid-19 vaccine? ›The most frequent adverse reactions in trials were pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, myalgia (muscle pains), chills, arthralgia (joint pains), and fever; these were each reported in more than 1 in 10 people.
What are some of the common side effects of COVID-19 vaccine? ›Most reports relate to injection-site reactions (sore arm for example) and generalised symptoms such as a 'flu-like' illness, headache, chills, fatigue, nausea, fever, dizziness, weakness, aching muscles, and rapid heartbeat.
In general, how long do COVID-19 vaccine side effects usually last? ›Side effects generally go away in a few days. Even if you dont experience any side effects, your body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. Adverse events (serious health problems) are rare but can cause long-term health problems.
Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect periods? ›The findings of this study suggest that COVID-19 vaccination can lengthen the menstrual cycle and that this effect may be mediated by ovarian hormones. However, importantly, it found that the menstrual cycle returns to its pre-vaccination length in unvaccinated cycles.
Does obesity increase the risk of getting the COVID-19? ›The current evidence does not suggest that having excess weight increases people’s chances of contracting COVID-19. However, the data does show that obese people are significantly more likely to become seriously ill and be admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 compared to those with a healthy BMI.
Are smokers at higher risk of developing severe respiratory disease from COVID-19? ›The evidence clearly shows COVID-19 virus attacks the respiratory system, which explains why smokers are at greater risk. A small but highly impactful survey from China finds that smokers with COVID-19 are 14 times more likely to develop severe disease.
Can I go abroad if I don't have the COVID-19 vaccine? ›If you have not been fully vaccinated, you should continue to follow the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival. You should carefully research the requirements of your destination country before travelling.
What are the most common adverse reactions to the covid-19 vaccine? ›The most frequent adverse reactions in trials were pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, myalgia (muscle pains), chills, arthralgia (joint pains), and fever; these were each reported in more than 1 in 10 people.
Has Canada dropped all COVID-19 restrictions? ›
Canada announced on Monday that it would remove all remaining coronavirus entry restrictions, including testing and quarantine requirements, effective Oct. 1, ending some of the worlds longest and most stringent rules.
How long after receiving the COVID-19 booster are you protected? ›Generally, people with healthy immune systems are protected from infection for three to four months after receiving a COVID booster, but protection from severe illness lasts eight months to a year.
How long does it take for COVID-19 booster to become effective? ›It may take 7 days for a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to work.
How long does it usually take for the COVID-19 booster shot to take effect? ›Your bodys immune response kicks in almost immediately after a booster dose. It may take around two weeks to reach maximum protection.
In general, how long do COVID-19 vaccine side effects usually last? ›Side effects generally go away in a few days. Even if you dont experience any side effects, your body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. Adverse events (serious health problems) are rare but can cause long-term health problems.
Who are at higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19? ›Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
What is the Ronapreve? ›Ronapreve is the first neutralising antibody medicine specifically designed to treat COVID-19 to be authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for use in the UK.