In Washington, we are having a raging debate on vaccinations due to a current measles outbreak. I actually think it is kind of amusing as nearly everyone my age had the Measles and I clearly remember nearly my entire school getting the Measles when I was in the 5th grade. I don't remember any panic or upset. There were 0 deaths and I don't remember a single person being hospitalized.
I am a Measles survivor as are both my siblings. We also had the Chicken Pox and the Mumps,. Such dangerous times we lived in.
I do realize some people have side effects from the Measles, but most do not. Some people also suffer from the side effects of vaccinations.
There are medical risks involved with vaccinations.
There are medical risks involved in not getting vaccinations.
Most people will do just fine with vaccinations.
Most people will do just fine with getting the Measles.
No child owes any other child immunity.
Not all vaccinations are the same, not all diseases are the same and not all immune systems are the same. Every parent should review the risks and rewards of each vaccination as a separate medical decision. It's simply common sense.
If you want your child to have better immunity, ask the manufacturer to make a better product.
These should be private medical decisions, not open for debate.
I also find it amazing how many people rally for Freedom of Medical Decisions for women but want to deny parents options in vaccinations. Seems like an obvious disconnect to me.
I am not an anti-vaxxer. I am for private medical decisions.
What are your thoughts?
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