Late on this discussion, I know...
It's hard to add to all the points here. I just feel compelled to answer one very wrong assertion, that your child could never join the military if s/he isn't vaccinated. My youngest is now 20. He was born at home, and not vaccinated. I never had a problem getting him into school. It was very simple to sign a waiver. He is now in college on an ROTC scholarship. We know he'll probably have to have at least SOME vaccines before he gets his commission and goes active duty. But we will find out what the minimum requirement is, and meet it, one shot at a time, so as not to overwhelm his immune system. This will result in a much lower lifetime exposure to the toxins and live viruses we would have endured had I gone with the vaccine schedule promoted by the pharmaceuticals. And I feel good about knowing that his level of health is far superior to that of most of his schoolmates in his first twelve years of school, and remains so today.
Quick story: When I took him to a pediatrician for the first time (at age 11 months), the nurse freaked out because he was "way behind on his vaccines." I had already secured agreement with the pediatrician to give him well-baby care, and not push vaccines, but the nurse didn't know this. Anyway, a couple of minutes later, she came in with a bunch of vaccines on a tray. Under the vaccines were a few 3x5 cards, which turned out to be liability waivers. They listed the possible side effects of the vaccines: everything from redness and swelling at the site to high-pitched screaming, convulsions, brain damage and death. By signing the cards, I was agreeing to hold the vaccine manufacurer and the doctor harmless in the event my child suffered any of those side effects. When the doc came in, I commented at how "grim" the list was. He said something to the effect that "these are very rare side effects - but I'm not going to push you on the matter." I thanked him, and then said, "...but before we drop the subject, let's play a game: Let's say that you WOULD pressure me, and I could be intimidated into allowing you to give him the shots - but I refused to sign the waivers, and let you know ahead of time that if my child suffers...especially any of the more severe of these side effects...that I would bring a lawsuit against you for everything you've worked your entire career for; would you still insist on giving him the shots?" He flashed a nervous smile, and said, "Well, no." I replied, "Well then, if you're not willing to risk your practice, why would you ask me to risk my child's future?"
Conversation over.
Of course, it is never my intent to sue a doctor for doing his/her job. I was just making a point. I won't sue, because I won't agree to tests or treatments that I believe hold more risk than benefit.
And for those who believe that vaccines are effective at preventing disease: Actually, good nutrition, good hygiene, proper rest, sunshine, an emotionally stable environment and, for cryin' out loud, FLUSH TOILETS do more to prevent disease than "magic shots" full of toxins and live viruses. Please...do some research!
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Late on this discussion, I know...
It's hard to add to all the points here. I just feel compelled to answer one very wrong assertion, that your child could never join the military if s/he isn't vaccinated. My youngest is now 20. He was born at home, and not vaccinated. I never had a problem getting him into school. It was very simple to sign a waiver. He is now in college on an ROTC scholarship. We know he'll probably have to have at least SOME vaccines before he gets his commission and goes active duty. But we will find out what the minimum requirement is, and meet it, one shot at a time, so as not to overwhelm his immune system. This will result in a much lower lifetime exposure to the toxins and live viruses we would have endured had I gone with the vaccine schedule promoted by the pharmaceuticals. And I feel good about knowing that his level of health is far superior to that of most of his schoolmates in his first twelve years of school, and remains so today.
Quick story: When I took him to a pediatrician for the first time (at age 11 months), the nurse freaked out because he was "way behind on his vaccines." I had already secured agreement with the pediatrician to give him well-baby care, and not push vaccines, but the nurse didn't know this. Anyway, a couple of minutes later, she came in with a bunch of vaccines on a tray. Under the vaccines were a few 3x5 cards, which turned out to be liability waivers. They listed the possible side effects of the vaccines: everything from redness and swelling at the site to high-pitched screaming, convulsions, brain damage and death. By signing the cards, I was agreeing to hold the vaccine manufacurer and the doctor harmless in the event my child suffered any of those side effects. When the doc came in, I commented at how "grim" the list was. He said something to the effect that "these are very rare side effects - but I'm not going to push you on the matter." I thanked him, and then said, "...but before we drop the subject, let's play a game: Let's say that you WOULD pressure me, and I could be intimidated into allowing you to give him the shots - but I refused to sign the waivers, and let you know ahead of time that if my child suffers...especially any of the more severe of these side effects...that I would bring a lawsuit against you for everything you've worked your entire career for; would you still insist on giving him the shots?" He flashed a nervous smile, and said, "Well, no." I replied, "Well then, if you're not willing to risk your practice, why would you ask me to risk my child's future?"
Conversation over.
Of course, it is never my intent to sue a doctor for doing his/her job. I was just making a point. I won't sue, because I won't agree to tests or treatments that I believe hold more risk than benefit.
And for those who believe that vaccines are effective at preventing disease: Actually, good nutrition, good hygiene, proper rest, sunshine, an emotionally stable environment and, for cryin' out loud, FLUSH TOILETS do more to prevent disease than "magic shots" full of toxins and live viruses. Please...do some research!
