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RE: Washington's Measle Outbreak and Vaccinations
Because of the globalized nature of the world and urbanization we need vaccines. I believe if you don't get them you shouldn't be allowed in certain places where everyone must have them. No vaccination no visiting patients in the hospital, etc.
There are risks but they are ridiculously small compared to the diseases they protect against. I had scarlet fever as a child, I also had chicken pox. I don't think my parents would have forgiven themsleves if there were vaccines avaliable and they said no thanks. I even get the flu shots. I know lots of people who got the flu and 0 who had a side effect from the shot other than an ouchie. Basically it's medical science and statistics vs ignorance and misinformation.
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I am glad they are available and my own children were selectively vaccinated with the safest vaccinations that protect against the most common disease.
However, now there are so many that at some point we are going to have to let people pick and choose which ones to use.
I think it is just as fair to tell those with compromised immune systems to stay home as they would be prone to colds and other illnesses as well and those who are vaccinated should have nothing to fear.
All the drama and debate over this is really over done.
I definetly think we should choose before injecting. They are getting safer and testing is thorough. I think some anti-vaxxers are paranoid and scientific evidence is lacking for their claims. It doesn't mean it should be dismissed.
The terrible epidemics of early 20th century and before are very distant memories most were improved with sanitation and not vaccines.
People with compromised immune systems definitely can't expect me to get vaccinated. I feel the same with allergues, too. Don't tell me I can't give my kid a peanutbutter sandwich.
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I don't think our views are that far off.
The ones I am generally against are for STIs or anything with hormones like birth control injections. DTaP-Hib-IPV is a good one. MMR not as important.
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After catching scarlet fever and chicken pox it's amazing you are not dead.
Are you sure you are not dead?
You should get some more flu shots. Lots more.
I had them at the same time. The case was severe enough to put me in the hospital for several weeks when I was 4 years old. Young immune systems can only handle so much punishment at a time. But yeah generally no big deal, until it is. The flu shot is controversial. I would never make my kids get one, but in my case, I make an informed decision and I will chance it.
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