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by Dr. Joseph Mercola
May 18, 2025
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Mercola Website
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Story at-a-glance
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Doctors who successfully used early COVID-19 treatments
like Ivermectin faced severe backlash and censorship
from medical and government authorities
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Hospitals repeatedly blocked effective interventions,
putting patients at unnecessary risk by ignoring
treatments that could have prevented severe illness
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Over
38,000 deaths linked to COVID shots were reported in the
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), yet
health authorities downplayed these numbers
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Health care professionals experienced threats to their
medical licenses simply for advocating patient-centered
treatments and sharing honest clinical results
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Taking control of your medical freedom means knowing
your rights, documenting your decisions, and actively
choosing doctors who prioritize your health over
politics
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Trust in
hospitals and health institutions
is sharply declining because of how the health care industry has
handled the COVID-19 'pandemic'.
From forced treatments to draconic lockdown
mandates, people all over the world suffered greatly. Even doctors
who figured out effective treatments that helped save lives were
vilified for spreading "misinformation."
One such case is Dr.
Mary Talley Bowden, a Texas-based
physician who has treated COVID-19 patients during the height of the
'pandemic'.
During her time working in a hospital setting,
she observed firsthand how patients recovered quickly using
treatments such as
Ivermectin and
monoclonal
antibodies.
All of this, and more, was discussed in her
interview with Tucker
Carlson featured at bottom page.
Why Vaccine Safety Suddenly Became
a Political Battlefield
Getting
vaccinated was once viewed as a
straightforward part of "health care"...
You'd go your doctor, get your shot, and move
on with life, confident you'd done the right thing for your
health.
While many have criticized vaccinations and their
adverse effects on human health, the arrival of the
SARS-CoV-2 virus put the entire
field under the watchful eyes of the public.
Now, getting the shot isn't just a health care
choice - it's deeply entwined with politics.
Doctors who tried treating their patients
with methods outside the official rules
faced intense
backlash.
Bowden shares her side of the story:
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Early treatment is crucial
Using drugs like Ivermectin and
monoclonal antibodies, she successfully helped thousands of
patients recover quickly and fully.
Recounting her experience in 2021:
"[M]onoclonal antibodies came about, and those worked
great. I mean, I could get as many doses I wanted. I'd
get them the next day.
I'd
just contact the manufacturer, say, I need 200 doses to
be at my doorstep. Great. They worked wonderfully.
People turned around very quickly."
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Authorities pushed back against treatments that
worked
One reason is that these early treatments
undermined the vaccine-focused public health strategy.
Powerful organizations insisted vaccines
were the only real solution, dismissing alternatives.
If patients could recover fully without
the vaccine, fewer people would rush to get vaccinated, and
Big Pharma wouldn't like
that.
"So
this is following the rollout of the COVID shots.
The
government is upset because people are not buying it.
People are not getting them. There's very low uptake,
very low interest. There's suspicion of these shots,"
Bowden says.
"So in
March, they started their PR campaign. The government,
they went after Ivermectin.
The FDA put something
on their website about, you can't use Ivermectin for
COVID.
Biden doled out
$11.5 billion to groups around the country.
Initially, it started with 275. It went up to 17,000
influencers, church groups, sports leagues, all sorts of
people just funneling out taxpayer money to go after
doctors like myself that were spreading 'misinformation'
and to push people to get these COVID shots."
Early Treatment Improves
Outcomes, but Hospitals Denied It
The tragedy of COVID is,
how many lives were lost unnecessarily
because early treatment was denied...!
Doctors learned quickly that COVID often became
severe around day eight. If patients weren't treated immediately,
their chances of survival dropped significantly.
But instead of acting early, many hospitals
waited until patients became critically ill - by then, often too
late.
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Bowden's experiences illustrate the same tragedy
She tells the story of a sheriff's deputy
in Texas who became severely ill with COVID-19.
His family begged the hospital to try
Ivermectin,
a safe drug with decades of use.
"This
is a man that has served for 29 years trying to protect
and save the public. Father of six. And he contracted
COVID.
And
this was in the fall of 2021. And that was the third and
the largest surge of the 'pandemic'.
That's
when this was following the rollout of
the COVID shots.
So,
this was eight months following the rollout of COVID
shots, and they clearly weren't working. And this man,
he got sick.
He
tried to get Ivermectin. He couldn't find a doctor
willing to prescribe it. He ended up in the hospital,
and he went downhill like so many people did,"
Bowden said.
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Getting early treatment is crucial
Bowden noted that early treatment meant,
the difference between life and
death...
Patients treated early typically made
a full recovery.
She shares one story of a former patient:
"Everybody that got early treatment survived. I even had
some really, really sick people come in in the second
and third week.
So,
second, third week is when the inflammatory cascades set
in and people get really sick.
I had
a man come in with oxygen saturation in the 60s, and he
was not a healthy guy. He had a history of a heart
attack. He had a history of throat cancer. He was a
veteran...
But I
had nurses that could do IVs, so we gave him high-dose
steroids and IV.
We
gave him antibiotics, breathing treatments, high-dose
IV, vitamin C. We gave him high-dose Ivermectin and we
brought him in every day as an outpatient because I
didn't have a hospital bed in my office.
He
survived.
And I
had a lot [of patients] like that."
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Only a few hospitals were open to lifesaving
treatments
Bowden shared that Houston's United
Memorial Medical Center allowed
Ivermectin early on, saving
countless lives.
That's because Dr.
Joseph Varon, president
of the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC),
worked there.
"This
hospital, UMMC, allowed him to use Ivermectin.
There
was a whole protocol called the MATH+ protocol, started
by FLCCC, which is now Independent Medical Alliance.
It
included high-dose steroids, high-dose Ivermectin,
high-dose vitamin C, breathing treatments - all these
very basic, not dangerous things that weren't being done
elsewhere.
He
saved a lot of lives. He worked crazy hours - I think he
worked over two and a half years straight without even a
break.
I was
fortunate to have him as an ally," she says.
Why would hospitals deny these treatments?
The only answer that makes sense is,
profit...!
Hospitals received substantial funding tied
specifically to following federal treatment guidelines, which
did not include drugs like Ivermectin.
This funding was critical, outweighing
patient care techniques that actually worked.
Doctors who Speak Out
face Harsh Consequences
As noted earlier, Bowden has seen plenty of
vaccine-related injuries firsthand.
Many patients experienced symptoms they'd never
had before, such as,
tremors, neurological problems, sudden heart
issues, and severe fatigue...
However, the system fought hard to suppress
her right to free speech.
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Authorities are trying to silence Bowden by taking
her license
Bowden, despite her successful patient
outcomes, found herself portrayed as irresponsible or
even dangerous.
She shares with Carlson:
"I'm
still fighting to keep my license. I mean, I still have
the Texas Medical Board coming after me..."
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Big Tech amplified censorship
Companies who ran social media platforms
banned doctors who spoke about their successful COVID
treatments.
Like many others, Bowden was banned
from then-Twitter.
Even Carlson has had to compromise
with Big Tech to maintain his platform.
He says:
"So,
one of the primary platforms we use for distribution is
YouTube,
which, in general, has been great, actually, if I'm
being honest.
A lot
less censorship than I got in any television job I ever
had. So, we're really grateful to YouTube. I never
thought I'd say that.
But
the one area where we get censored by
YouTube is when we talk about COVID shots,
which I think is really interesting.
So,
this will probably be censored on YouTube."
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Safety data was supposed to be for the public's
protection
Instead, it was hidden or ignored.
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
System (VAERS) has historically been a critical early
warning system, and when adverse reactions spike,
authorities usually pause or investigate the medication
immediately.
But during COVID, the huge surge in
vaccine-related injuries prompted no action at all.
Bowden shares her experience:
"According to VAERS, there have been 38,000 deaths from
these COVID shots.
So,
under normal circumstances,
the FDA would have
pulled it, but instead they've doubled down. They put
the shots on the childhood vaccine schedule.
All
babies are expected to get three COVID shots by the time
they're 9 months old."
Take Control of Your
Medical Freedom
Why is silencing a dissenting doctor a matter of
concern?
Because this puts your health at risk.
When a
doctor is unable to openly discuss innovative treatments, your
ability to make informed health decisions will suffer.
If you're concerned about how politics continue
to interfere with health care practitioners, you're not alone.
Fortunately, there are ways for you to take control of your medical
freedom.
Here's what I recommend you do to protect
yourself and your loved ones:
1.
Educate yourself about your rights
Learn exactly what you're entitled to
when you visit hospitals or doctors.
You have the right to
refuse any medical treatment and to ask detailed questions
about all options. Know these rights well and clearly state
them whenever you seek care.
Your decisions will guide
doctors toward your desired health goals - not theirs.
2.
Document everything clearly
Keep accurate records of your medical
history, conversations with doctors, and treatments you're
receiving or refusing.
If you're ever hospitalized, having these
detailed records helps ensure your decisions are respected.
Clearly documented notes make it harder for medical
providers or hospitals to ignore your wishes.
Bowden also mentions this in her
interview:
"If
you have to go to the hospital, be prepared. Have
somebody with you... There is a patient bill of rights.
You have rights in the hospital.
Make
sure you know those rights."
I encourage you to print out the
Caregivers and Consent document so hospital staff know what
they can and cannot do to you, and they are legally required
to respect your decisions.
For more information on this topic, read
"How
to Save Your Life and Those You Love when Hospitalized."
3.
Build relationships with doctors who respect your choices
Find health care providers who openly
discuss all treatment options and not just those officially
approved.
If you're someone who's skeptical about
certain medical advice, find a doctor who listens, respects
your concerns, and works with you.
A good relationship with an open-minded
doctor helps you feel safer and makes you less vulnerable to
pressure from hospitals or authorities.
4.
Seek alternative care options when necessary
If you're being denied care that you
believe will help you, don't hesitate to look elsewhere.
Find independent clinics, direct
primary care doctors, or specialists like Dr. Bowden who
advocate for patients first.
Being proactive and choosing providers
who prioritize patient-centered care helps you avoid
hospitals that may prioritize political or financial
incentives over your health.
5.
Stay informed and speak up
Educate yourself about medical news,
research, and treatment options, particularly from doctors
who have demonstrated success but are often censored.
Share credible information you've learned
with your friends and family and speak out clearly whenever
you encounter misinformation or censorship.
Your voice matters - speaking up helps
protect everyone's right to medical freedom and accurate health
information.
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) About the Politicizing of Health Care
Q:
Why is trust in hospitals declining?
A: Trust in
hospitals has sharply declined due to the handling of
COVID-19, including forced treatments, strict lockdown
mandates, and suppression of effective alternative
treatments.
Hospitals prioritized federal funding
and vaccine mandates over individualized patient care,
which led to unnecessary deaths.
Q:
Were early COVID-19 treatments effective?
A: Yes, according to
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, early treatment with Ivermectin,
monoclonal antibodies, high-dose steroids, and vitamin C
significantly improved patient outcomes.
Patients who received these
treatments early, even when severely ill, often
recovered fully, highlighting the crucial role of early
intervention.
Q:
Why did authorities discourage treatments like
Ivermectin?
A: Authorities
discouraged Ivermectin and similar treatments because
these successful, low-cost alternatives threatened the
jab-focused strategy promoted by government and Big Pharma.
Authorities actively suppressed these
treatments to maintain demand for COVID-19 shots,
spending substantial public resources to label
alternative treatments as misinformation.
Q:
What consequences did doctors face for speaking out
about alternative treatments?
A: Doctors
advocating for alternative COVID treatments faced
intense backlash, censorship, threatened loss of medical
licenses, and defamation.
Big Tech platforms banned discussions
of these treatments, and doctors like Dr. Bowden faced
medical board investigations, illustrating the colluding
censorship between the government and Big Pharma.
Q:
How can I protect my medical freedom?
A: You can protect
your medical freedom by educating yourself about patient
rights, documenting medical decisions thoroughly,
building relationships with doctors who respect patient
choices, seeking alternative care when needed, and
speaking out against misinformation and censorship.
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