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If some fool tries to decide the fate of MY CHILD, which I am still incubating and love more than my life, just because they fear something, you can damn well bet they will regret it for the rest of their life. Because I certainly won''t just sit back and say, "Oh, well, it''s too bad they didn''t vaccinate, my child might still be alive. Bummer!"
 
Date: 11/3/2009 4:13:31 PM
Author: MonkeyPie
If some fool tries to decide the fate of MY CHILD, which I am still incubating and love more than my life, just because they fear something, you can damn well bet they will regret it for the rest of their life. Because I certainly won''t just sit back and say, ''Oh, well, it''s too bad they didn''t vaccinate, my child might still be alive. Bummer!''
Indeed. If you catch a disease, you can easily spread it to someone with a weaker immune system. The choice to vaccinate simply cannot be a selfish one. I work in the healthcare field. I have just published an article on Post Polio Syndrome. Believe me, it is not a fun condition. I am literally stunned that people can so easily ignore the devastating effects of these PREVENTABLE diseases.

Facts are facts. They are undeniable. The benefits FAR, FAR outweigh the risks.
 
Date: 11/3/2009 4:38:07 PM
Author: Porridge

Date: 11/3/2009 4:13:31 PM
Author: MonkeyPie
If some fool tries to decide the fate of MY CHILD, which I am still incubating and love more than my life, just because they fear something, you can damn well bet they will regret it for the rest of their life. Because I certainly won''t just sit back and say, ''Oh, well, it''s too bad they didn''t vaccinate, my child might still be alive. Bummer!''
Indeed. If you catch a disease, you can easily spread it to someone with a weaker immune system. The choice to vaccinate simply cannot be a selfish one. I work in the healthcare field. I have just published an article on Post Polio Syndrome. Believe me, it is not a fun condition. I am literally stunned that people can so easily ignore the devastating effects of these PREVENTABLE diseases.

Facts are facts. They are undeniable. The benefits FAR, FAR outweigh the risks.
Yup.

When I was traveling a ton for work, I made sure to get the flu shot. Not because I was scared of getting the flu, but god forbid I got sick on the way back home and sat next to a pregnant woman or something. I would hate to get the vulnerable sick.
 
Date: 11/3/2009 4:40:37 PM
Author: TravelingGal


Date: 11/3/2009 4:38:07 PM
Author: Porridge



Date: 11/3/2009 4:13:31 PM
Author: MonkeyPie
If some fool tries to decide the fate of MY CHILD, which I am still incubating and love more than my life, just because they fear something, you can damn well bet they will regret it for the rest of their life. Because I certainly won't just sit back and say, 'Oh, well, it's too bad they didn't vaccinate, my child might still be alive. Bummer!'
Indeed. If you catch a disease, you can easily spread it to someone with a weaker immune system. The choice to vaccinate simply cannot be a selfish one. I work in the healthcare field. I have just published an article on Post Polio Syndrome. Believe me, it is not a fun condition. I am literally stunned that people can so easily ignore the devastating effects of these PREVENTABLE diseases.

Facts are facts. They are undeniable. The benefits FAR, FAR outweigh the risks.
Yup.

When I was traveling a ton for work, I made sure to get the flu shot. Not because I was scared of getting the flu, but god forbid I got sick on the way back home and sat next to a pregnant woman or something. I would hate to get the vulnerable sick.
Me too. I just got the flu shot today and encouraged my mom to get it too because we are often around my sisters new baby. I would feel horrible if I got a 6 week old sick.
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Re: correlation not equaling causation. Here's an example that is probably given in most basic statistics classes: when ice cream sales rise, so do murders. Does ice cream cause people to murder each other? No. Ice cream sales are higher in summer, and so is the murder rate. The two variables are correlated, but there is obviously no causal effect.

It's a silly example, but I'm sure you can see the application here. Children who are autistic typically start showing signs of it around the same ages they get their vaccinations. Does that mean the vaccines cause the illness? Nope-it just so happens that the two things happen around the same time.
 
Date: 11/3/2009 3:31:33 AM
Author: hawaiianorangetree

Date: 10/31/2009 11:17:17 PM
Author: justginger
As someone sorta involved in the medical field, and having worked at a children''s hospital, I also agree that children need to be immunized.
Just curious ginger but where do you work? I too work in the ''sort of medical field'' very close to a childrens hospital.


I had the H1N1 vaccine yesterday (before i saw this thread) and all my friends freaked out. No bad side effects, just a really weird one that my co worker experienced too.
I used to be at PMH, but have since moved to one of the tertiary hospitals. Possibly might make the trek to Fiona Stanley when it''s finally up and running.
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Date: 11/3/2009 4:13:31 PM
Author: MonkeyPie
If some fool tries to decide the fate of MY CHILD, which I am still incubating and love more than my life, just because they fear something, you can damn well bet they will regret it for the rest of their life. Because I certainly won't just sit back and say, 'Oh, well, it's too bad they didn't vaccinate, my child might still be alive. Bummer!'


This is the basic concept that people need to understand. Think of newborns as immunocompromised patients. Nothing is worse than seeing a sick newborn suffering, than seeing a newborn sick and suffering from a preventable cause. They are the ones who really suffer from these diseases. Not all of them die, but many end up with brain damage that changes them from a normal child to a child with lots of special needs. It is the most heart breaking experience for everyone, the doctors, the nurses, and especially the parents. I have only had a few really sick newborns, that that is basically the only time parents look at me and say, are there more tests? Are their more treatments? I don't care how invasive they are! I was shocked when I herd that last statement, but at that point they will do anything.

This is why I have taken the time to write all the stuff I am writing. I never want to live through that again. I know I will, it is part of my job. But the less times I have to go through that the better it is for everyone. Those experiences still go through my head like they happened yesterday.
 
Date: 11/3/2009 6:00:18 PM
Author: justginger

Date: 11/3/2009 3:31:33 AM
Author: hawaiianorangetree


Date: 10/31/2009 11:17:17 PM
Author: justginger
As someone sorta involved in the medical field, and having worked at a children''s hospital, I also agree that children need to be immunized.
Just curious ginger but where do you work? I too work in the ''sort of medical field'' very close to a childrens hospital.


I had the H1N1 vaccine yesterday (before i saw this thread) and all my friends freaked out. No bad side effects, just a really weird one that my co worker experienced too.
I used to be at PMH, but have since moved to one of the tertiary hospitals. Possibly might make the trek to Fiona Stanley when it''s finally up and running.
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End digression.
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Ah! we were/are close!
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I work at the Telethon Istitute accross the road from PMH, we will all be moving to the new Fiona STanley site when it''s done too.
 
Date: 11/3/2009 11:54:12 PM
Author: hawaiianorangetree
Date: 11/3/2009 6:00:18 PM

Author: justginger


Date: 11/3/2009 3:31:33 AM

Author: hawaiianorangetree



Date: 10/31/2009 11:17:17 PM

Author: justginger

As someone sorta involved in the medical field, and having worked at a children's hospital, I also agree that children need to be immunized.

Just curious ginger but where do you work? I too work in the 'sort of medical field' very close to a childrens hospital.



I had the H1N1 vaccine yesterday (before i saw this thread) and all my friends freaked out. No bad side effects, just a really weird one that my co worker experienced too.

I used to be at PMH, but have since moved to one of the tertiary hospitals. Possibly might make the trek to Fiona Stanley when it's finally up and running.
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End digression.
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Ah! we were/are close!
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I work at the Telethon Istitute accross the road from PMH, we will all be moving to the new Fiona STanley site when it's done too.

he he,
and both of you work less than a km from where Fi and I live in one direction, and my folk's place in the other.
You know what, I bet chances are if we ever had a Perth GTG, we likely will have seen/recognize each other anyways
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Ellen said:

In conclusion, this is not about a conspiracy theory, this is about the truth, that we do not get as we should. Reporters fail miserably, people are intimidated and won't come forward, people are fired for blowing the whistle, greed has taken over. No wonder we can't pull up some official link every time, it is NOT being reported on like it should. That's why you find every day citizens and doctors taking on the machine, that's how many things of importance get done when it involves the govt. They will not do it on their own, they will not do it without a lot of shouting from the little people/grass roots movements. And ya know what? That's our right to question them on things that affect us. It's in the constitution, it's called being a Patriot. Look it up if you don't believe me.


And the day may well come when many of you finally understand what mz and miracles (thanks gals!) and I do, now.


I haven't been around much the last couple of weeks because we bought a new house and I have a million things to do. But I HAD to stop in here to give my support to Ellen. Being in special ed., you'd better believe I am concerned about the triggers for the monumental increase in disorders such as ADHD and autism. And if you don't think these can be negative, life-altering conditions, you haven't been in my world.

The quantity of vaccines given NOW is FAR greater than the amount we were given as infants and children. Big Pharma CERTAINLY will do whatever it takes to be sure their profits aren't hurt. GREED is the ONLY reason meds and vaccines get on the market as fast as they do...and then whoops!...gosh, a bunch of people have adverse reactions and THEN they decide to pull them!
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I do think it is wise to give SOME vaccines. But in discussing this with my adult daughter in regard to her future children, I would absolutely advise spreading the necessary vaccines out, giving only ones that have been around a long time with little adverse reaction, and definitely avoid ones with Thimerosol. We don't need to put mercury in our kids' developing brains. In fact, because my Dad died a year ago of Alzheimer's after years of having the flu shot, I'll never again take a shot of any kind with Thimerosol, just to be safe. And I do understand that polio can be much worse than ADHD and milder autism. But SOMETHING IS causing those conditions to increase over when I first started teaching years ago. The change in the vaccination schedule and increase in vaccines is something we do need to consider. I have no trust in a multi-billion dollar industry that rushes to put things on the market before ample testing has been done.

Thanks for posting, Ellen. It may not be popular, but I think it is important to question everything we put into the bodies of our children (and ourselves).

(And I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your baby.
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Date: 11/4/2009 3:38:11 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 11/3/2009 11:54:12 PM
Author: hawaiianorangetree

Date: 11/3/2009 6:00:18 PM

Author: justginger



Date: 11/3/2009 3:31:33 AM

Author: hawaiianorangetree




Date: 10/31/2009 11:17:17 PM

Author: justginger

As someone sorta involved in the medical field, and having worked at a children''s hospital, I also agree that children need to be immunized.

Just curious ginger but where do you work? I too work in the ''sort of medical field'' very close to a childrens hospital.



I had the H1N1 vaccine yesterday (before i saw this thread) and all my friends freaked out. No bad side effects, just a really weird one that my co worker experienced too.

I used to be at PMH, but have since moved to one of the tertiary hospitals. Possibly might make the trek to Fiona Stanley when it''s finally up and running.
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End digression.
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Ah! we were/are close!
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I work at the Telethon Istitute accross the road from PMH, we will all be moving to the new Fiona STanley site when it''s done too.

he he,
and both of you work less than a km from where Fi and I live in one direction, and my folk''s place in the other.
You know what, I bet chances are if we ever had a Perth GTG, we likely will have seen/recognize each other anyways
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It seems that there are a lot of misunderstandings about the risk of thimerosal in influensa vaccine. Please read the CDC published Q&A section on this topic below (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/thimerosal.htm).

Thimerosal in Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/thimerosal.htm

Q:What is thimerosal?

Thimerosal is a very effective preservative that has been used since the 1930s to prevent contamination in some multi-dose vials of vaccines (preservatives are not required for vaccines in single dose vials).

Thimerosal contains approximately 49% ethylmercury.

There is no convincing evidence of harm caused by the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines, except for minor reactions like redness and swelling at the injection site. However, in July 1999 the Public Health Service (PHS) agencies, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and vaccine manufacturers agreed that thimerosal should be reduced or eliminated in vaccines as a precautionary measure.

Today, all routinely recommended licensed pediatric vaccines that are currently being manufactured for the U.S. market, with the exception of influenza vaccine, contain no thimerosal or only trace amounts. Thimerosal preservative-free influenza vaccines are available, but in limited quantities. The total amount of inactivated influenza vaccine available without thimerosal as a preservative will continue to increase as manufacturing capabilities are expanded.

Q: Does the influenza vaccine contain thimerosal?

Yes, the majority of influenza vaccines distributed in the United States currently contain thimerosal as a preservative. However, some contain only trace amounts of thimerosal and are considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be preservative-free.

Manufacturers of preservative-free flu vaccine use thimerosal early in the manufacturing process. The thimerosal gets diluted as the vaccine goes through the steps in processing. By the end of the manufacturing process there is not enough thimerosal left in the vaccine to act as a preservative and the vaccine is labeled ‘preservative-free''.

Q: Is influenza vaccine that does not contain thimerosal as a preservative available this flu season (2007-08)?

At the current time, sanofi pasteur is projecting that 10 million to 12 million doses of thimerosal-free vaccine in pre-filled syringes or vials will be produced for the 2007-08 influenza season. The majority of this vaccine will be in 0.25 mL syringes (indicated for ages 6-35 months) with the remainder in 0.5 mL vials or syringes (indicated for ages 36 months and older).

MedImmune is projecting up to 7 million doses of thimerosal-free nasal vaccine, FluMist, will be produced for the 2007-08 season. In addition, the single dose syringe preparation of CSL Biotherapies’ product, Afluria, is thimerosal-free and can be used in persons 18 years of age and older.

Finally, both Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline are producing preservative-free (trace thimerosal) influenza vaccines this season. Novartis’s Fluvirin (single dose syringe preparations) can be used in persons 4 years of age and older and GSK’s Fluarix can be used in adults 18 years of age and older.

Q: Will the supply of thimerosal-free and preservative-free (trace thimerosal)influenza vaccine during the 2007-08 season be adequate for children aged 6-59 months who are recommended for routine influenza vaccination?

For the 2007-08 season, there is one product licensed for 6-23 month old children (the product is thimerosal-free). Given the uptake of influenza vaccine among children < 2 years of age to date and the anticipated increase in vaccine coverage this season, CDC projects that the vaccine supply for this agegroup will be adequate to meet demand.

For children between the ages of 2 and 5 years of age, there are three products available that are thimerosal-free (sanofi’s Fluzone; MedImmune’s FluMist) or preservative-free (trace thimerosal- [Novartis’s Fluvirin]). Only the first two products can be used to vaccinate 3 year old children.

For this group, CDC projects that while the national supply of thimerosal-free or preservative-free (trace thimerosal) vaccine may be adequate to meet demand, some providers may not have a sufficient amount of the vaccine type they need to serve all of their 3 year old patients because the vaccines are not completely interchangeable (e.g., one vaccine can only be used in healthy children).

Q: Will the supply of thimerosal-free and thimerosal-reduced influenza vaccine be adequate for the current and newly recommended pediatric priority groups (ages 6-59 months) during the 2006-07 season?

For the 2006-07 season, CDC projects that thimerosal-free vaccine supplies will be adequate for children ages 6-23 months. Thimerosal-free vaccine doses licensed for three year olds, however, are limited in supply and CDC anticipates that there will be insufficient vaccine for this age group. Thimerosal-containing vaccine can also be used to vaccinate children if the product’s age indication is appropriate.

Q: Is it safe for children to receive an influenza vaccine that contains thimerosal?

Yes. There is no convincing evidence of harm caused by the small amount of thimerosal in vaccines, except for minor effects like swelling and redness at the injection site due to sensitivity to thimerosal.

Most importantly, since 1999, newly formulated thimerosal preservative-free childhood vaccines (Hepatitis B, Hib, and DTaP) have been licensed. With the newly formulated childhood vaccines, the maximum total exposure during the first six months of life will now be less than three micrograms of mercury. Based on guidelines established by the FDA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), no child will receive excessive mercury from childhood vaccines regardless of whether or not their flu shot contains thimerosal as a preservative.

Research suggests that healthy children under the age of 2 are more likely than older children and as likely as people over the age of 65 to be hospitalized with flu complications. In addition, children between 24-59 months of age have higher rates of influenza-related doctor and Emergency Department visits than older children. Therefore, vaccination with either reduced or standard thimerosal-content flu vaccine is recommended for children between the ages of 6 and 59 months by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Q: Is it safe for pregnant women to receive an influenza vaccine that contains thimerosal?

Yes. A study of influenza vaccination examining over 2,000 pregnant women demonstrated no adverse fetal effects associated with influenza vaccine. Case reports and limited studies indicate that pregnancy can increase the risk for serious medical complications of influenza. One study found that out of every 10,000 women in their third trimester of pregnancy during an average flu season, 25 will be hospitalized for flu related complications.

Additionally, influenza-associated excess deaths among pregnant women have been documented during influenza pandemics. Because pregnant women are at increased risk for influenza-related complications and because a substantial safety margin has been incorporated into the health guidance values for organic mercury exposure, the benefits of influenza vaccine with reduced or standard thimerosal content outweighs the theoretical risk, if any, of thimerosal.

References

Ball LK, Ball R, Pratt RD. An assessment of thimerosal use in childhood vaccines. Pediatrics 2001;107(5):1147-54.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention and control of influenza; recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 2002; 51(RR03):1-31.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommendations regarding the use of vaccines that contain thimerosal as a preservative. MMWR 1999;48(43):996-8.

Heinonen OP, Shapiro S, Monson RR, Hartz SC, Rosenberg L, Slone D. Immunization during pregnancy against poliomyelitis and influenza in relation to childhood malignancy. Int J Epidemiol 1973;2:229–35.

Izurieta HS, Thompson WW, Kramarz P, et al. Influenza and the rates of hospitalization for respiratory disease among infants and young children. New Engl J Med 2000;342:232–9.

Kirshon B, Faro S, Zurawin RK, Samo TC, Carpenter RJ. Favorable outcome after treatment with amantadine and ribavirin in a pregnancy complicated by influenza pneumonia: a case report. J Reprod Med 1988;33:399–401.

Neuzil KM, Wright PF, Mitchel EF, Griffin MR. Burden of influenza illness in children with asthma and other chronic medical conditions. J Pediatr 2000;137:856–64.

Neuzil KM, Reed GW, Mitchel EF, Simonsen L, Griffin MR. Impact of influenza on acute cardiopulmonary hospitalizations in pregnant women. Am J of Epidemiol 1998;148(11):1094-102.

Shahab SZ, Glezen WP. Influenza virus. In: Gonik B, ed. Viral diseases in pregnancy. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag, 1994:215–23.
 
Date: 11/4/2009 7:29:50 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006



Ellen said:

In conclusion, this is not about a conspiracy theory, this is about the truth, that we do not get as we should. Reporters fail miserably, people are intimidated and won't come forward, people are fired for blowing the whistle, greed has taken over. No wonder we can't pull up some official link every time, it is NOT being reported on like it should. That's why you find every day citizens and doctors taking on the machine, that's how many things of importance get done when it involves the govt. They will not do it on their own, they will not do it without a lot of shouting from the little people/grass roots movements. And ya know what? That's our right to question them on things that affect us. It's in the constitution, it's called being a Patriot. Look it up if you don't believe me.





And the day may well come when many of you finally understand what mz and miracles (thanks gals!) and I do, now.


I haven't been around much the last couple of weeks because we bought a new house and I have a million things to do. But I HAD to stop in here to give my support to Ellen. Being in special ed., you'd better believe I am concerned about the triggers for the monumental increase in disorders such as ADHD and autism. And if you don't think these can be negative, life-altering conditions, you haven't been in my world.

The quantity of vaccines given NOW is FAR greater than the amount we were given as infants and children. Big Pharma CERTAINLY will do whatever it takes to be sure their profits aren't hurt. GREED is the ONLY reason meds and vaccines get on the market as fast as they do...and then whoops!...gosh, a bunch of people have adverse reactions and THEN they decide to pull them!
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I do think it is wise to give SOME vaccines. But in discussing this with my adult daughter in regard to her future children, I would absolutely advise spreading the necessary vaccines out, giving only ones that have been around a long time with little adverse reaction, and definitely avoid ones with Thimerosol. We don't need to put mercury in our kids' developing brains. In fact, because my Dad died a year ago of Alzheimer's after years of having the flu shot, I'll never again take a shot of any kind with Thimerosol, just to be safe. And I do understand that polio can be much worse than ADHD and milder autism. But SOMETHING IS causing those conditions to increase over when I first started teaching years ago. The change in the vaccination schedule and increase in vaccines is something we do need to consider. I have no trust in a multi-billion dollar industry that rushes to put things on the market before ample testing has been done.

Thanks for posting, Ellen. It may not be popular, but I think it is important to question everything we put into the bodies of our children (and ourselves).

(And I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your baby.
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It is, and also important to question those who are intent on constantly upping the medical ante on us....

Thanks so much for posting J, I really appreciate it. I know you see these kids in your line of work, and can appreciate your observance. Sad thing is, I'm not even in the field, and I see it. It's truly frightening, this is our future. We need to get to the bottom of what is causing it.



And just to reiterate to all, I am not, nor did I ever suggest that I think everyone should not vaccinate at all. That is only what I would do, were I given a second chance. I only urged people to look at the info, do their own investigating, and think about it. (the evidence for and against)




zhu, that info is nice, if one assumes it's correct, based on solid, thorough data and believes the govt. is looking out for our best interest. But as previously shown in the last few links I posted, that's highly debatable. Also, it states that "There is no convincing evidence of harm caused by the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines". However, there is no convincing (independant) evidence of no harm either, otherwise we still wouldn't be talking about it.
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Ellen,

I really would like to say "to each his/her own" to differing opinions, except in the context of immunization it is simply unconsionable to make a choice that comes with deadly consequences to the mass.

However, I do understand now why many have stopped replying. I will do the same.

Thanks,
Zhuzhu
 
Date: 11/5/2009 7:25:37 PM
Author: zhuzhu
Ellen,

I really would like to say ''to each his/her own'' to differing opinions, except in the context of immunization it is simply unconsionable to make a choice that comes with deadly consequences to the mass.

However, I do understand now why many have stopped replying. I will do the same.

Thanks,
Zhuzhu
Says who Zhu? Certainly not the undeniable expert that spoke of said vaccines in the article mz posted (along with a myriad of other competant doctors around the world). Did you not read it? Did you not see this?

“Tom Jefferson has taken a lot of heat just for saying, ‘Here’s the evidence: it’s not very good,’” says Majumdar. “The reaction has been so dogmatic and even hysterical that you’d think he was advocating stealing babies.” Yet while other flu researchers may not like what Jefferson has to say, they cannot ignore the fact that he knows the flu-vaccine literature better than anyone else on the planet. He leads an international team of researchers who have combed through hundreds of flu-vaccine studies. The vast majority of the studies were deeply flawed, says Jefferson. “Rubbish is not a scientific term, but I think it’s the term that applies.”

.” Jefferson finds this view almost exactly backward: “What do you do when you have uncertainty? You test,” he says. “We have built huge, population-based policies on the flimsiest of scientific evidence. The most unethical thing to do is to carry on business as usual.”

There is NO real evidence that not getting this vaccine would mean "death to the masses", nor even that it works at all. All the while containing questionably toxic ingredients.... Maybe you should either read it if you didn''t, or read it again.


I wouldn''t have even replied to your comments Zhu, had it not been for the word "unconscionable". That, kinda just sent me off. I find it insulting, and hypocritical. Besides the vac link, maybe you should look back on the link I originally posted about our vets and how they have been treated. How they were (and maybe still are, who knows) experimented on with chemicals and vaccines without their knowledge in many cases (the FDA waived informed consent), and how the insuing repercussions have not been dealt with of Gulf War Syndrome. That link contains the testimony of a medical witness to the outright ignoring of our vets, after the ugly fact, by Dr. Meryl Nass. The govt., that paradigm of virtue, has been telling them for over a decade it''s "all in their heads".
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THAT, is unconscionable.


Then maybe go back and read, or reread the report on the investigation by Senator Grassley on the stellar example of how the FDA REALLY works. Pushing a med through without near enough testing, using FRAUDULENT data, lying, by not mentioning, that the drug was under investigation at the very moment it was being voted on to be approved. Also, knowingly using that drug in clinical trials on 6 month old INFANTS, while also knowing it could have serious medical side effects. And later, continuing "to site a discredited safety study as a principal reason to feel okay about using this drug". THAT, is unconscionable.



I''ll end this with a huge exclamation point on what I''m trying to get across here. Just found it a couple days ago, quite by accident. Apparently there has been a possible (sounds probable) Cancer cure since 1922. TRUE STORY. Be sure to watch the two part video, it''s extremely revealing on how things really work, and why I bet most of us have never heard of it. Her story is facinating, and a written part is at the bottom. She was backed by many doctors, including the one who discovered insullin, Dr. Banting.

What they put her through, for simply trying to save lives, with natural ingredients would astonish me did I not already know how they work. The fact that this never saw the light of day internationally thanks to them refusing her the one request to acknowledge it was working, leaves much to be said. That we could, as a world, have this product easily made available to any and all cancer patients (without having to STUMBLE upon it), were it not for the pride, arrogance and GREED of the medical profession at large, is truly, unconscionable.

Thank God she never handed it over, or we wouldn''t even be able to stumble upon it by accident now.



I really hope people will start waking up, for your own good.
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Date: 11/6/2009 11:45:46 AM
Author: Ellen
There is NO real evidence that not getting this vaccine would mean ''death to the masses'', nor even that it works at all. All the while containing questionably toxic ingredients.... Maybe you should either read it if you didn''t, or read it again.


I really hope people will start waking up, for your own good.
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Oh, so basically the fact that the vaccines have DRAMATICALLY reduced the deaths caused by the illnesses they are made for is not proof enough for you? I always get along with you just fine, Ellen, and I know you''re smarter than that, but you''re fishing now.

I hope people start waking up, too - people that look in the wrong places for the wrong answers.
 
Date: 11/6/2009 11:45:46 AM
Author: Ellen
I really hope people will start waking up, for your own good.
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Where are the clinical trials of your supposed "cancer cure"? I''m not able to fully research this at the moment, but if you have links...

I think you''re reaching a bit too Ellen. I have looked at most of the links you have posted, and have seen nothing that convinces me that vaccinations are bad.
 
For those of you against immunizations, go to a clinic in a third world county and than tell me if you think the risk of the immunization outweighs the devastating consequences these diseases have.

Too many people have forgotten about these diseases or are too young to remember them. It is sad that so many scientists spend years in school in a hope to make a positive impact in the world are being accused of having purely selfish motives.
 
Date: 11/6/2009 11:45:46 AM
Author: Ellen
Date: 11/5/2009 7:25:37 PM


I'll end this with a huge exclamation point on what I'm trying to get across here. Just found it a couple days ago, quite by accident. Apparently there has been a possible (sounds probable) Cancer cure since 1922. TRUE STORY. Be sure to watch the two part video, it's extremely revealing on how things really work, and why I bet most of us have never heard of it. Her story is facinating, and a written part is at the bottom. She was backed by many doctors, including the one who discovered insullin, Dr. Banting.


What they put her through, for simply trying to save lives, with natural ingredients would astonish me did I not already know how they work. The fact that this never saw the light of day internationally thanks to them refusing her the one request to acknowledge it was working, leaves much to be said. That we could, as a world, have this product easily made available to any and all cancer patients (without having to STUMBLE upon it), were it not for the pride, arrogance and GREED of the medical profession at large, is truly, unconscionable.


Thank God she never handed it over, or we wouldn't even be able to stumble upon it by accident now.




I really hope people will start waking up, for your own good.
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I can't seem to watch those videos (not working on this computer) but I find the whole site absolutely laughable. I'm reading the stories and can't find any REAL science in the anecdotes. First, and if I'm wrong the doctors here can correct me, but isn't it IMPOSSIBLE to pass chunks of tumor through the urine? I don't even know how tumor chunks would get into the bladder! (edited because I can't read, apparently :)

(I'm not lessening the idea of alternative therapies, which can be greatly helpful and important for a healthy life and body.)
 
First, the tumor would have to get to the thinest blood vessels, probably not likely without clogging them and not lodging to another part of the body (which cancer cells are famous for doing)

Than it would have to pass the first step of filtration of the kidney. The initial filtration system is like one of those bowels with holes you use to drain pasta. The blood passes through that bowel. The large items (red blood cells, protein) stay in the blood and the small particles (water, salt) pass. The only time large items go though is in kidney disease where this part (the glomerus) is damaged. So you would have to have severe kidney disease for this to work. You would probably go into renal failure.

Than it would have to get though all the troubles of the kidneys without destroying those or getting clogged because they are very small (they are only meant for liquids and salt). Same for the ureters, bladder.

Unlikely.

ETA: There is a condition called hemmorrhagic cystitis. You can look it up if you want the graphic details, but it is a condition I know off my head where large amount of cells come out of the bladder. I have seen this once. It was horrific. The bladder became "plugged" and everything backed up into the kidneys and she went into renal failure. She was on full life support when I left, I doubt she survived. You bladder is only meant to urinate liquids.
 
I''m with MP and Freke on this one. I''m all about doing the research and doing what you feel is best, but I''ve really had to bite my tongue on this thread. And I''ll keep biting, because it''s in the best interest of this thread.
 
Ellen,

Everyone is entitled to discuss vaccinations, but as someone who survived grade 3 bone cancer, I find it very upsetting for you to casually post what you call a "possible, probable" cure for cancer! As someone who dealt with this, and was told about all sorts of "natural" cancer cures I am very upset. There are so many quack cures on the internet that prey on patients with cancer and detour them from legitimate treatment. I would advise any PS readers with cancer to ignore Ellen''s post and consult with a qualified cancer specialist about any supplements or treatment.
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Everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion re vaccinations and alternative health products like essiac (I personally know many people who have used it, and I have also seen it work wonders in dogs with mammary tumours that were unable to have surgery). The majority of people will still put all their faith in modern medicine, but I am glad that all of this info is available to those of us who are open to it.
 
My mother took an integrative approach to her stage IV breast cancer. She did everything her oncologist told her and did some therapies recommended by an energy healer (message, acupressure, some herbals ect). However, she was open with her oncologist and always took her recommendations first. I specifically remember the oncologist telling my mother to stop drinking a protein shake she had been using for years because it had a high concentration of soy and she was unsure if the phyto-estrogen could accelerate the growth of her estrogen receptor positive tumor. My mother listened. My mother lived 3 years with stage 4 breast cancer, which is a very long time for such advance disease. A lot of people attributed to her strong mind body connection (which the energy healer helped her with) as well as her willingness to trust her doctor. If my mother ignored her physician's years of education and dedication than she probably would have only lived months after her diagnosis.

The point is that integrative medicine (meaning a combination of conventional medicine and "alternative" medicine) is a reasonable approach. But the alternative methods needs to be evaluated the in the same evidence based method of conventional therapy. Dr. Weil is a leader in this approach, and I learned his approach from one of his fellows. One thing that they do is always make sure that the alternative treatment does not conflict with the conventional treatment. And they also do not accept every alternative treatment out there. There must be some evidence that it is effective.

A lot of medical professionals are not in this for money. And believe it or not, a lot of the recommendations of the NIH, CDC and other non-profit or government run organizations do not often match with the the pharm companies want you to do.
 
Date: 11/5/2009 7:09:06 PM
Author: Ellen

zhu, that info is nice, if one assumes it's correct, based on solid, thorough data and believes the govt. is looking out for our best interest. But as previously shown in the last few links I posted, that's highly debatable. Also, it states that 'There is no convincing evidence of harm caused by the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines'. However, there is no convincing (independant) evidence of no harm either, otherwise we still wouldn't be talking about it.
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I'm sorry, but I believe that your statement I bolded doesn't make sense. The reason why we're talking about this isn't because of any correlation between thimerosal and Autism (autism rates have not gone down since thimersosal has been REMOVED from the "autism vaccine!") but because science has not yet found the REAL cause of autism, so all this snake oil pseudo science is filling in the gap and giving people a scapegoat.
 
Date: 11/6/2009 6:32:58 PM
Author: JulieN


Date: 11/5/2009 7:09:06 PM
Author: Ellen

zhu, that info is nice, if one assumes it''s correct, based on solid, thorough data and believes the govt. is looking out for our best interest. But as previously shown in the last few links I posted, that''s highly debatable. Also, it states that ''There is no convincing evidence of harm caused by the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines''. However, there is no convincing (independant) evidence of no harm either, otherwise we still wouldn''t be talking about it.
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I''m sorry, but I believe that your statement I bolded doesn''t make sense. The reason why we''re talking about this isn''t because of any correlation between thimerosal and Autism (autism rates have not gone down since thimersosal has been REMOVED from the ''autism vaccine!'') but because science has not yet found the REAL cause of autism, so all this snake oil pseudo science is filling in the gap and giving people a scapegoat.
Exactly. Thimersole has been removed yet Autism rates have grown ever HIGHER. They are now 1 in every 91 children and that includes both children who have been vaccinated and children who have NOT been vaccinated. My best friend is involved with an autism support group and became close to a woman who has 3 children, all with autism, all boys. Her first was vaccinated and she blamed it on the vaccines because a few years back, that was the strongest correlation. Then her second child who was NOT vaccinated was diagnosed with autism. She already had given birth to her 3rd at that point and last year, he too was diagnosed with autism as well (he was not vaccinated either). The tide is turning on the thought that vaccines causes or creates autism and the focus is more on genetics & environment. Coincidentally, my friend told me that majority of the parents in her autism groups (she participates in three) are older parents and almost ALL of the children are boys.
 
Date: 11/6/2009 1:34:38 PM
Author: LtlFirecracker
For those of you against immunizations, go to a clinic in a third world county and than tell me if you think the risk of the immunization outweighs the devastating consequences these diseases have.

Too many people have forgotten about these diseases or are too young to remember them. It is sad that so many scientists spend years in school in a hope to make a positive impact in the world are being accused of having purely selfish motives.
Well said. And really, there is no debating this post. We have less disease in the world, and certainly in the U.S., because of our policies on immunizations. . . regardless of anyone''s personal opinion here on the motives of: doctors, health professionals, drug makers, or our government.

But quackery, well, there''s something we can believe in! That reminds me, I should make an appointment with an astral healer about my allergies. Or maybe buy a crystal or something.
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ksigner--what you wrote is well articulated, but i don''t buy it, not for a minute. Skepticism is healthy, skepticism is a MUST. Blindly trust our government to make choices about our health care.....are you serious? I have no doubt you are a science minded individual of the utmost integrity, but i doubt the many ppl pumping out vaccines for big pharma fall into that category. I am not saying vaccines are of no value, i just believe we need to be very, very wary of the motivations behind them. The US gov. doesn''t exactly have a perfect track record in this department (or any dept for that matter), and ignoring this is plain dangerous IMO.

I guess you could dismiss me as one of the irrational ppl looking for someone to blame. My sister became a Type 1 diabetic after her pancreas failed following an immunization. She went to see a pediatrician (specialist) who later contacted her for study b/c he was noticing a statistically-significant # of kids with the same chain of events. This man wasn''t being paid to produce these findings (of course not, in fact he admitted pressure to ignore them!) and he is still working on the case. My family never closely questioned the safety of any medical procedure until it hit close to home. Isn''t that how it usually works? Ppl rarely just take up a random cause. I don''t think that makes us irrational and alarmist--that makes us concerned citizens with critical thinking skills.
Something i believe ''science'' often needs a dose of.
And just this month a family friend has been hospitalized (in intensive care ) due to a severe reaction 15 mins following her H1N1 vaccine. Is her reaction a rare event? Most definitely, just like dying from H1N1 is, but it''s interesting how the 3 hospitalizations in our city due to this flu are mentioned in the daily news, but the severe side effect was not. Things that make you go "hmmmm"

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I *will* vaccinate my kids against truly life-threatening illnesses, but i am still undecided re: yearly flu shots & have opted to not get one myself and probably won''t for my children either. I am just not sure & i have to live with that uncertainty . But something about needle after needle full of crap into my child''s body every year just doesn''t sit well. My gut says no.
 
Date: 11/6/2009 1:34:38 PM
Author: LtlFirecracker
For those of you against immunizations, go to a clinic in a third world county and than tell me if you think the risk of the immunization outweighs the devastating consequences these diseases have.


Too many people have forgotten about these diseases or are too young to remember them. It is sad that so many scientists spend years in school in a hope to make a positive impact in the world are being accused of having purely selfish motives.
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Ugh. Deleted the rest. It was turning into a rant, and LtlFirecracker is saying it all far better than I can.
 
This is quickly approaching tin foil hat status. Yes, "they" want to keep a magical and natural cure for cancer from us. Seriously, Ellen? I don''t think I''m the one who needs to wake up.
 
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