Debra

Debra

Furthermore, herd immunity levels, even in the latest outbreak of Measles in San Diego, are well above what the CDC deems as tolerable. It was stated that 10% of the residents in the area of the outbreak were not sufficiently immunized or had a religious exemption. A.C. Hentrik is responsible for the definition of herd immunity and he found that if 69% of a population was immune to a disease process than the rest of the herd would be immune by virtue of the majority. The problem with how our federal system uses the term is that Hentrik based his definition on natural aquired immunity, i.e. the population got the disease and became immune. It did not apply to artificial immunity (vaccination).

Both of these premises have been refuted by the same peer reviews that state that there is no link between vaccination and asd's. For example, Measles outbreaks have occurred in the past in 100% immunized populations Outbreaks continuing to occur when adequate herd immunity exists.
Gustafson TL, Lievens AW, Brunell PA et al. Measles outbreak in a fully immunized secondary-school population. NEJM. 1987;316:771-774
Outbreaks have occurred in 100% vaccinated populations. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. US Gov

Krystal: Perhaps you could show us where antifreeze or ether appear on this official listing of all additives in vaccines, or substances used in vaccine manufacturing?

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downl...

As you say, you have a right to your own opinions. Your own facts? Not so much. (And just because Jenny McCarthy or Generation Rescue says something doesn't make it true.)

Just like the fact that in many states people have the right to not vaccinate. With that comes a great responsibility. Avoiding vaccines due to the idea (it shouldn't even be called a hypothesis anymore), that vaccines cause autism is irresponsible. There is no good science behind the idea. I'm sure people can and will jump in with a lot of scientific sounding reasons, perhaps even citing Bernadine Healy, the Geier's, Boyd Haley, and the other few people who are keeping this concept alive. It doesn't add up to actual science, just scare tactics.

I belive that everyone has a right to their own opinion and all sides of the table should have a voice but going as far as criticizing those parents who choose not to vaccinate and call them parasites is just plain rude.

These parents are going off of scientific evidence that has been gathered that there is a link between vaccines and autism (I am not saying causation here just a link) because there are those individuals that have immune systems that are susceptible to illnesses and allergies triggered by some ingredients. That is why some people that have certain allergies to egg products and are cancer patients cannot have some vaccines.

Yes vaccines do have some good to them, I personally have seen negatives – especially to the Rotavirus vaccine which did not prevent my child from getting the virus and it almost killing him.

The important thing to remember is that we all have a right to our opinions and we all want what is best for the future of our children but we need to remain civil and have respect for each other.

Name calling just makes things worse and deters people from hearing your real side of things and then outcast you entirely.

Furthermore, herd immunity levels, even in the latest outbreak of Measles in San Diego, are well above what the CDC deems as tolerable. It was stated that 10% of the residents in the area of the outbreak were not sufficiently immunized or had a religious exemption. A.C. Hentrik is responsible for the definition of herd immunity and he found that if 69% of a population was immune to a disease process than the rest of the herd would be immune by virtue of the majority. The problem with how our federal system uses the term is that Hentrik based his definition on natural aquired immunity, i.e. the population got the disease and became immune. It did not apply to artificial immunity (vaccination).

Both of these premises have been refuted by the same peer reviews that state that there is no link between vaccination and asd’s. For example, Measles outbreaks have occurred in the past in 100% immunized populations Outbreaks continuing to occur when adequate herd immunity exists.
Gustafson TL, Lievens AW, Brunell PA et al. Measles outbreak in a fully immunized secondary-school population. NEJM. 1987;316:771-774
Outbreaks have occurred in 100% vaccinated populations. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. US Gov

Krystal: Perhaps you could show us where antifreeze or ether appear on this official listing of all additives in vaccines, or substances used in vaccine manufacturing?

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/B/excipient-table-1.pdf

As you say, you have a right to your own opinions. Your own facts? Not so much. (And just because Jenny McCarthy or Generation Rescue says something doesn’t make it true.)

Just like the fact that in many states people have the right to not vaccinate. With that comes a great responsibility. Avoiding vaccines due to the idea (it shouldn’t even be called a hypothesis anymore), that vaccines cause autism is irresponsible. There is no good science behind the idea. I’m sure people can and will jump in with a lot of scientific sounding reasons, perhaps even citing Bernadine Healy, the Geier’s, Boyd Haley, and the other few people who are keeping this concept alive. It doesn’t add up to actual science, just scare tactics.