In late 2022, Dr. Byram Bridle filed a $3 million lawsuit against his university for a \u201ctargeted and vicious campaign of personal attacks and harassment\u201d that began after he told a radio interviewer that the potential dangers of mRNA should compel the government to stop giving COVID vaccines to children until more studies could confirm their safety.\nDr. Bridle says \u201cthe spike protein produced by the mRNA vaccines does not remain in the shoulder muscle upon injection, but rather gets into the blood \u2014 and can, in some cases, lead to clotting, bleeding, heart problems, neurological damage\u2026\u201d\nPart of the alleged harassment of Dr. Bridle involves anonymous online squatting under his name: both byrambridle[.]com and @byrambridle on Twitter are unaffiliated with the doctor and appear to be part of a campaign to harm his reputation.\nDr. Byram Bridle is an associate Professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph\u2019s Ontario Veterinary College in Canada.\n\u300c SPONSORED BY \u300d\n\u2022 BIRCH GOLD - Don\u2019t let your savings lose value. You can own physical gold and silver in a tax-sheltered retirement account, and Birch Gold will help you do it. Claim your free, no obligation info kit from Birch Gold at https://birchgold.com/drew\n\u2022 GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get 10% off with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew\n\n\u300c\xa0MEDICAL NOTE\xa0\u300d\nThe CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions are uncommon. Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician and Dr. Kelly Victory is a board-certified emergency specialist. Portions of this program will examine countervailing views on important medical issues. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.\xa0\n\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT the SHOW\xa0\u300d\nAsk Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\n\n\u300c\xa0WITH DR. KELLY VICTORY\xa0\u300d\nDr. Kelly Victory MD is a board-certified trauma and emergency specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She served as CMO for Whole Health Management, delivering on-site healthcare services for Fortune 500 companies. She holds a BS from Duke University and her MD from the University of North Carolina. Follow her at https://earlycovidcare.org\n\n\u300c GEAR PROVIDED BY \u300d\n\u2022 BLUE MICS - Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue\n\u2022 ELGATO - See how Elgato's lights transformed Dr. Drew's set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/\n\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT DR. DREW\xa0\u300d\nFor over 30 years, Dr. Drew has answered questions and offered guidance to millions through popular shows like Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Dr. Drew On Call (HLN), Teen Mom OG (MTV), and the iconic radio show Loveline. Now, Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio. Watch all of Dr. Drew's latest shows at https://drdrew.tv\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices