Vaccines are capable of causing serious damage. Because they contain lab-altered viruses, bacteria and toxic substances, vaccines have the ability to cause mild to severe neurological and immune damage, or even death, depending on the vaccine given, the combination of vaccines given, the health of the child at the time of vaccination, and the genetic or biological factors that predispose the child to this damage. Vaccines are potent and toxic drugs that contain formaldehyde, mercury, aluminum, antibiotics and other toxic components. Thoughtful parents are beginning to question the practice of injecting these toxic substances into the bodies of small babies and artificially manipulating their fragile immune systems during the crucial time of brain and immune development (Sheppard, 2008).
My husband and I decided, early on, not to vaccinate our children. This decision has been met with an onslaught of criticism. Over the years, I have heard accusations stating that we are putting our children's health, and subsequently their lives, at risk, as well as those of the public around us. In fact, some blatantly tell us that public health officials and doctors say they are safe and necessary, so who are we to question the "experts"?
I do not get into a heated debate over the issues, however, I will put forth the fact that the data and studies, on this matter, are full of holes and carry with them a slew of limitations. In all my personal decisions, especially those of such great importance as my children's lives, I consider first what and who is to gain from pushing a product so vehemently. Everything, in our society, is driven by money. To think that the vaccine-campaign is unique to this is absurd.
According to Jane Sheppard (author of Vaccine Toxicity and Safety of Vaccinations: A Parent's Right to Choose), "In the past 25 years, EVERY childhood vaccine, produced by drug companies, has been mandated for use by all American children. Many members of both the ACIP and the FDA's advisory committees have blatant conflicts of interest, with strong financial ties to the pharmaceutical companies that make vaccines (2008)."
Dr. Neustaedter (author of Vaccine Choices) reminds parents that it is not only their right to choose to vaccinate, but he also explains that we should investigate and research the issue in depth before making any decision. Government agencies, public school officials, and medical personnel often coerce parents into thinking they do not have a choice. However, in the U.S., we have a legal right to exempt our children from vaccines, even if they are or will be attending public school!
There are many great resources available on vaccinations. Be informed.
Resources
Books:
The Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits for Children and Adults by Randall Neustaedter, OMD.
Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents by Randall Neustaedter, OMD.
Super Healthy Kids: Strengthening Your Child's Resistance to Disease by Jane Sheppard.
Articles:
Sheppard, J. (2008) Vaccine Toxicity and Safety of Vaccinations: A Parent's Right to Choose. Retrieved on 19 November from www.healthychild.com.
Palevsky, L. B. MD, FAAP. Aluminum and Vaccine Ingredients: What Do We Know? What Don’t We Know? http://www.909shot.com/doctors_corner/lawrence_palevsky_aluminum_and_vaccine_ingredients.htm
Sears, R. W. MD, Is Aluminum the New Thimerosal?, MOTHERING No. 146, January-February 2008, pp. 46-53.
Vaccine Excipient & Media Summary http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/B/excipient-table-1.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/B/excipient-table-2.pdf
Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health - Thimerosal Content in Some US Licensed Vaccines http://www.vaccinesafety.edu/thi-table.htm
National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) http://www.nvic.org
Congressman Dan Burton, Hearings on vaccine-autism connection http://www.house.gov/burton/autism.htm
Special Report: Autism & Vaccines: A New Look at an Old Story, The Vaccine Reaction, published by National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) Summer 2000
Opening Statement by Chairman Dan Burton, Committee on Government Reform, “FACA: Conflicts of Interest and Vaccine Development: Preserving the Integrity of the Process”, June 15, 2000 Washington DC
Majority Staff Report, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives
June 15, 2000
The Case Against Immunizatons, Richard Moskowitz, M. D. Journal of the AIH, March 1983
How Vaccinations Work, Philip Incao, M.D . May 5, 1999 Updated 2006
http://www.compwellness.net/mp/How%20Vaccinations%20Work.pdf
The Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits for Children and Adults, Randall Neustaedter, OMD 2002
Generation Rescue Cal-Oregon Unvaccinated Survey http://generationrescue.org/survey.html
Vaccine Safety Research Priorities: Engaging the Public, Barbara Loe Fisher, National Vaccine Information Center, presentation to the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, Washington, D.C., April 11, 2008 http://www.nvic.org/Issues/vaccine_safety_priorities_2008.htm
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System http://vaers.hhs.gov
Leading Dr.: Vaccines-Autism Worth Study CBS News Exclusive: Former Head Of NIH Says Government Too Quick To Dismiss Possible Link, WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 Sharyl Attkisson CBSNews.com
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