Billionaires in Dr. Brian Thornburg's practice do not vaccinate their children?

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No available record confirms Dr. Brian Thornburg's statement that billionaire clients in his practice refrain from vaccinating their children. In online media, pediatrician Dr. Brian Thornburg discusses his practice and decision to stop offering vaccines. However, no independent record confirms his assertion regarding billionaire clients. Furthermore, private choices made within a single practice do not establish general trends among high-net-worth families or demonstrate vaccine safety risks.

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Checked 28 Oct 2026

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"Not a single one of them. And I've probably had six or seven billionaires in my practice over the years. Not a single one of them is vaccinated." …

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What we checked

Dr. Brian Thornburg has several billionaires in his practice and not a single one of them has ever vaccinated their kids.No reliable source found for this yet.

What the post doesn't tell you

Melinda French Gates confirmed that her children with Bill Gates are fully vaccinated, according to AP News.
Jennifer Gates publicly shared that she received the COVID-19 vaccine, as reported by CNN.
What can't be established: Whether Dr. Brian Thornburg actually stated this in the clip or whether billionaire clients in his practice have vaccinated their children.

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❓ NO PROOF YET 👉 No available record confirms Dr. Brian Thornburg's statement that billionaire clients in his practice refrain from vaccinating their children. 👉 No independent record confirms his assertion regarding billionaire clients. 🔎 Full check: send this post to @checkthis.chat