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Originally posted by pajoly
Don't fall for the fear-mongering. The risks are low and much better than exposing your child to the sorts of illnesses that caused many children to die decades ago. In great seriousness, please accept the counsel of people of BELIEVE in science and reason, and not those prone to magical thinking, conspiracies and science denial.
There is a reason we no longer have polio epidemics, mass measles outbreaks, rubella pandemics, etc. Science won.
Afterwards, feed your child healthful food and make sure they play a lot outside too. I'd guess the same people that deny vaccines out of conspiracy fears are in large part the same people pumping their kids with Happy Meals and Lunchables and letting them play video games all day.
P.S. ...I have four kids under 12 (see my avatar photo). All very healthy, very active, very happy and doing well in school. None have cell phones, none play video games (we have a Wee my sister gave us, but they'd rather use their imaginations and invent games, chase minnows in nearby ponds, etc.) but all have bikes and skates.edit on 25-9-2012 by pajoly because: (no reason given)edit on 25-9-2012 by pajoly because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by GhostLancer
That's very brave of you, taking this unpopular stand to keep your children healthy. I personally believe there are some beneficial vaccines, however, there are so many more required these days than one or two decades ago. And, they've combined several vaccines into a single shot from what I've heard/read/seen (MMR, for instance). That doctor who was ostracized by the medical community because he came forth and told the truth said that that MMR (measels, mumps, rhubella (sp?)) delivered in a single shot (or something to that effect) could cause inflammation in children, and that internal inflammation could develop into several complications and conditions.
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Don't fall for the fear-mongering. The risks are low and much better than exposing your child to the sorts of illnesses that caused many children to die decades ago. In great seriousness, please accept the counsel of people of BELIEVE in science and reason, and not those prone to magical thinking, conspiracies and science denial
Originally posted by luciddream
Its all about the amount and frequency.
If you are against all vaccines you a hypocrite and a moron.
Why do you think there is no polio around?
Where has the chicken pox gone?
Some vaccines are around for ages, people who took it lived for ages.
If you are for all the vaccine you are a moron and your body is going to give up soon.
Then you have these money making vaccine, like Gardasil, to prevent some STDs, you are retarded here. You need to control your self and the way you live your life. If you want to do one night stands, it is your responsibility.
Don't go for All the non needed vaccines, only those are known to work for years.
As a Microbiologist, i only taken the basic 4 vaccine DTPT as a baby, and dual Hepatitis Vaccine as an adult. Nothing else. No season flu vaccine or anything. Eat right, live happy!.
Originally posted by WeRpeons
reply to post by fourthmeal
Don't schools require children to have all their shots before being enrolled? How are you going to get around that?
Originally posted by dollukka
reply to post by PushEject
That was strong writing, even pediatrics refuse to see unvaccinated kids and they have right to do so. Reason is simply the risk which these kids brings to other patients, to patients that have autoimmune diseases or have lower immune against diseases and babies .. so you are telling doctors are undereduacated?
Many times people say swine flu was nothing, but the truth is hospitals ERs were filled with swine flu patients. Our diabetes control was cancelled cos our doctor ( who usually only treats diabetic kids ) also had to go ER to help out when pandemia was on.
even pediatrics refuse to see unvaccinated kids and they have right to do so. Reason is simply the risk which these kids brings to other patients, to patients that have autoimmune diseases or have lower immune against diseases and babies
Originally posted by WeRpeons
reply to post by fourthmeal
Don't schools require children to have all their shots before being enrolled? How are you going to get around that?
Originally posted by 11azerus11
I am making this post because I have felt very helpless when my children go to the doctor and get their vaccines... they tell me it's all fine and they need it.... well i have spent many nights reading on affects and pros and cons.... there are vaccines that i understand to be benificial but the money motivated decisions to dictate these vaccines has really put me on the side of against vaccinations... for example the chicken pox vaccine... WHYYYYYYYY? it is a natural part of growing up and now my kids are pumped full of these vaccines that aren't neccessary... I came to the US when i was 6 and yes i had some vaccines put in my rear end... but the amount of vaccines my children are recieving is rediculus.... when i have questions all the doctor says is yes yes yes it's very safe and a nod and a scratch on the clip board and boom out the door...
So bottom line... .I do not want to continue vaccinating my children... i am not here to argue with anybody these are my children and i believe that i am making the right decision... a business man in a suit should not be deciding what is being put into my children... please what now? what can i do? one of my children starts school next year and the other will be right behind her.... I all ready have a huge list of shots that they "need" for them to get into the school but i'm not having it... what are my options? i really appreciate all help thanks in advance