DISPELLING VACCINATION MYTHS: An introduction to the contradictions between medical science and immunization policy.

[JohnDJasper]

By Alan Phillips

Although this is not a new book (published 1997) I thought that the Introductory paragraph was important to flag up for those who have trouble getting concerned about the vaccination program.

Is there a legitimate controversy?

When my son began his routine vaccination series at age 2 months, I did not know there were any risks associated with immunizations. But the clinic's literature contained a contradiction: the chances of a serious adverse reaction to the DPT vaccine were 1 in 1750, while his chances of dying from pertussis each year were 1 in several million. When I pointed this out to the physician, he angrily disagreed, and stormed out of the room mumbling, "I guess I should read that sometime..." Soon thereafter I learned of a child who had been permanently disabled by a vaccine, so I decided to investigate for myself. My findings have so alarmed me that I feel compelled to share them; hence, this report.

 

The author goes on to discuss 10 vaccination myths and the facts regarding them.  I won't reprint the whole article here but hopefully this will wet your appetite and convince people to take the time to read it:

VACCINATION MYTH #1:

"Vaccines are completely safe..."

VACCINATION MYTH #2:

"Vaccines are very effective..."

VACCINATION MYTH #3:

"Vaccines are the main reason for low disease rates in the U.S. today..."

VACCINATION MYTH #4:

"Vaccination is based on sound immunization theory and practice..."

VACCINATION MYTH #5:

"Childhood diseases are extremely dangerous..."

VACCINATION MYTH #6:

"Polio was one of the clearly great vaccination success stories..."

VACCINATION MYTH #7:

"My child had no short-term reaction to vaccination, so there is nothing to worry about..."

VACCINATION MYTH #8:

"Vaccines are the only disease prevention option available..."

VACCINATION MYTH #9:

"Vaccinations are legally mandated, and thus unavoidable..."

VACCINATION MYTH #10:

"Public health officials always place health above all other concerns..."

 

[Mick Bynes]

Thanks for the info, good stuff.  Very informative.