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Originally posted by Mentalistbee
You don't want to be vaccinated, that is fine, but don't come up with these one sided statements about how horrible, and what an alleged evil purpose they have.
Originally posted by Rubinstein
It was improved nutrition and sanitation that helped out humanity, and then not long after that mass vaccination programs came along and tried to take credit. Those illnesses you mentioned wouldn't be killing people, as long as we were all well nourished. It's a myth that's been propagated to make money; vaccines are a $Billion industry.
Put simply, paralytic polio was an inadvertent by-product of modern sanitary conditions. When people were no longer in contact with the open sewers and privies that had once exposed them to the polio virus in very early infancy when paralysis rarely occurs, the disease changed from an endemic condition so mild that no one knew of its existence to a seemingly new epidemic threat of mysterious origins and terrifyingly unknown scope (p. 23).
This central theory regarding the spread of polio is supported, at least to some extent, by experiences in third world countries. During World War II, for instance, U.S. and British troops stationed in undeveloped countries were much more likely to contract polio than native peoples, who apparently had already developed immunity (Paul, 1971). Even in the 1970's, when individuals from developed countries came into contact with those from a country without a modern sanitation system, the incidence of paralytic polio was about twenty times greater for those from the developed country (Nathanson and Martin, 1979).
Some families also received support through philanthropic organizations such as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine fraternity, which established a network of pediatric hospitals in 1919, the Shriners Hospitals for Children, to provide care free of charge for children with polio.
Originally posted by Aeonflux
I've been sceptical about vaccines for many years, I believe the dangers are under played.
Interestingly I went recently to the GP surgery recently and was invited to have one of these old person flu jabs. I declined the offer and explained my concerns, my concerns were not refuted and I was not pressed to take the jab, In fact I derived the impression that my concerns about vaccines were shared.
It would be interesting to know therefore how many doctors, nurses or people working in doctors surgeries take the vaccines themselves? Have they been warned off taking them? If so, that would be pretty strong evidence not to take vaccines in my opinion.
Originally posted by Tetrarch42
The public health fall-out of banning vaccines would be catastrophic; we'd see a return of previously forgotten infectious disease, present endemic/cyclical diseases would become more virulent and the economic ramifications of having to treat major outbreaks would go well towards bankrupting a national economy.
In short, the answer is a resounding NO. As in if you think banning vaccines is a good idea you're so out of your depth as far as public health and infectious disease goes it isn't even funny.
Originally posted by TZela
Originally posted by Rubinstein
Vaccines are a slippery slope, first it's just those who actually want them, then the next thing you've got these people saying "I don't want your kid going to school with my kid unless your child is vaccinated too". Which is of course ludicrous, as if vaccines are so special the vaccinated kids will have the immune systems of super heroes...but they don't, vaccinated children are an unhealthy bunch
There have been several posts, including the above that seem to think those who are concerned about unvaccinated children being sent to school have no basis for their concerns. I would like to present a situation to demonstrate this concern is not “ludicrous” as the OP has stated in this thread.
Let’s consider rubella and pregnancy. The good news is that this is very rare due to vaccination. However this could change with many people opting their children out of the vaccine. Let’s say unvaccinated child contracts rubella and puts a pregnant teacher’s unborn child at risk with very serious consequences. This can occur before the expectant mother knows her immunity status. Perhaps the teacher, a staff member or any parent of a student is pregnant. An expectant mother may come to programs, help out at school, carpool or invite the child into their home. There are many situations that could give rise to an unvaccinated child causing devastating consequences, in this case, to the unborn baby.
There is a chance any unvaccinated child, including your own could contract rubella and could expose YOUR unborn baby to rubella if you are not already immune.
Congenital rubella syndrome is caused by a virus known as a rubivirus. When adults and children contract the disease, it is known as rubella, or German measles.
If a pregnant woman contracts rubella during her first trimester, there is a very good chance that she will pass it on to her fetus. There is also a chance that the infection will result in a miscarriage.
Pregnant women who have been exposed to rubella need to seek medical attention immediately.
The good news is that rubella is very uncommon now that children are vaccinated for the disease.
Only 30 to 60 cases of rubella are documented each year in the United States. Fewer than five infants each year are diagnosed with congenital rubella syndrome.
The rubivirus does the most damage to a developing fetus during the first trimester. After the fourth month, the mother's rubella infection is less likely to harm the fetus.
Babies who are born with congenital rubella syndrome may have severe birth defects.
www.babycenter.com...
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Originally posted by TZela
reply to post by fourthmeal
Of course but it's the best option we've got now. To throw progress out the window because it doesn't afford everyone total victory all of the time is not logical.
Originally posted by fourthmeal
Ah, you just found out the whole rub.
There is NO such thing as "immunity" from a vaccine.
It may reduce your chances because your body already has antibodies built up to fight it when the real thing invades you, but that doesn't do much to guarantee victory.
Do you see the logical fallacy placed upon people (and yourself) by assuming that a vaccine creates immunity? This is, by and large, impossible.
Originally posted by frazzle
reply to post by fleabit
fleabit: So many tinfoil laden theories - misguided reasoning - don't entrust the health of your child to people on a conspiracy site. Consult your DOCTOR. You know.. professionals with degrees who are actually a lot better qualified to answer these sorts of questions.
How many people consult an epidemiologist when deciding whether they or their child should have an immunization? Your doctor is a general practitioner, not a specialist or a phd.
fleabit: Do the research on your own on professional sites.
Okay, here are a few of the latest studies and concerns epidemiologists are dealing with :
*Spruance, S.L., et al. “Recurrent joint symptoms in children vaccinated with HPV-77DK12 rubella vaccine.” Journal of Pediatrics 1972;80(3):413-17.
*Cooper, L.Z., et al. “Transient arthritis after rubella vaccination.” Am J Dis Child 1969; 118:218-225.
*Schaffner, W., et al. “Polyneuropathy following rubella immunization: a follow-up study and review of the problem.” American Journal of Diseases of Children 1974; 127:684-688.
*Herrmann, K.L., et al. “Rubella antibody persistence after immunization.” Journal of the America Medical Association 1982; 247(2):193-196.
More at: www.vaccineinjury.info...
But I guess these doctors are tinfoilhatters too, just because they're researching trends and voicing concerns. The school nurse knows better, just ask her.
Originally posted by Mentalistbee
reply to post by Rubinstein
Sigh...
This is beyond bias, you have no in between, just black and white. Either vaccines are bad, or they are good.
How about you do a bit of a search, on how vaccines have helped hundreds upon millions of people, or does that not count?
Also do not carry on about ''what the mainstream has taught you'' like you're knowledgeable. I wonder where you got the vaccines are evil thing? That is all over the mainstream supposed ''underground'' area of things.
Also keep carrying on at this rate, I wonder why you even posted this. Usually when people post things, it is a discussion, and exchange of information, what is the point if any one who tries to explain their side/belief just gets what you said for the last few pages reposted over and over.
Here's a hint, we got it, you think vaccines are evil, how about you give me some thing new/convincing op.
Originally posted by TZela
reply to post by Rubinstein
One of my children is in dental college. In order to do clinical work on patients all students and faculty are required to have vaccinations up to date or prove their immunity with a titer or you cannot have contact with patients. The clinic sees hundreds of patients from all walks of life. It is located next to a large university and many students frrom foreign countries come there to get dental work. Wouldn't that be a shame if they could opt out and potentially cause an outbreak of hepatitis or other contagious diseases?
Originally posted by imherejusttoread
Originally posted by Mentalistbee
You don't want to be vaccinated, that is fine, but don't come up with these one sided statements about how horrible, and what an alleged evil purpose they have.
With all of the pathological fascism going around lately, you really can't blame people for getting offended and retaliating in the opposite direction.
Originally posted by TZela
Wouldn't that be a shame if they could opt out and potentially cause an outbreak of hepatitis or other contagious diseases?