There has been much talk lately about pertussis (whopping cough) outbreaks given the tens of thousands of cases in recent years. Although we are told vaccines don't cause any of the neurological complications many parents report after vaccines and that the pertussis outbreaks are due low rates of … [Read more...]
Vaccine Exemptions and Vaccine Registries – Is there a connection?
In recent years, vaccine exemption laws have been under attack in a variety of states while vaccine registries have been on the rise. Vaccine exemptions have been restricted in California, Washington, and Vermont and attempts to restrict them have been seen in other states like Colorado, Texas, … [Read more...]
Emily’s family struggle with autism
My husband and I were blessed with the birth of our darling Emily on a very cold February morning in 2003. She was our second child and joined her older sister, Brittany, as a wonderful addition to our family. The doctor visits and the immunizations… Our darling Emily developed normally until the … [Read more...]
When travel vaccines go wrong
This story was submitted by Amy B. from Austin, TX In 1999, at the age of 20 during a particularly stressful time in my life I took a semester off of college to regroup. When I went to re-enroll at the age of 21 they told me I needed a Hepatitis vaccine, which I complied with. Shortly after I … [Read more...]
HPV Vaccines and Evidence Based Medicine
Since FDA's 2006 'fast-track' approval of Merck's Gardasil vaccine, the public has been inundated with messages about the dangers of cervical cancer as well as the alleged best prevention tool, HPV vaccination, either Gardasil or its competitor, GlaxoSmithKline's Cervarix. Young girls are implored … [Read more...]
Vaccines and Pertussis Epidemics – Unintended Consequences?
In recent years the US has experienced pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks and even epidemics in states across the nation. While the official advice of government, health care workers and vaccine makers has been a resounding, "go get vaccinated or re-vaccinated", is that really the solution to this … [Read more...]
Bill Gates – Doing God’s Work?
A few days ago Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper ran an article profiling Bill Gates. He discussed how he has more than enough money to meet his needs so his focus in life has shifted to helping underprivileged kids. Gates' particular interest is eradicating polio. “We’re focused on the help of … [Read more...]
What’s the scoop on the shingles vaccine?
Recently we've received many questions about whether to get the shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine. As always, the issue is not as black and white as some would have us believe, so here we discuss what you may not read in the mainstream about the shingles vaccine. The US Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...]
Anthrax Vaccine – Would you enroll your child in a safety study?
To the amazement of many, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues met this week in Miami to discuss whether to approve a program that would test the anthrax vaccine in children. The discussion centered around concerns that terrorists might try to kill thousands by weaponizing … [Read more...]
Civil Rights and Vaccines
January is civil rights month and January 21st is not only Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday and Federal holiday but also inauguration day. January, a month to celebrate rights and freedoms, it would seem an inspiring way to start off the year. But that is not the way the year started out for … [Read more...]
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