This from The New York Times:
A Proposal to Require Flu Vaccines for Preschool
Hah! I don't even know where to start...not a chance in...ummm...well you know where this will pass!Where do I start:
1. Flu vaccines tend to still contain mercury - a hotly debated topic - many parents believe this has contributed to autism in their children.
2. Many parents, in general believe that other preservatives in vaccines are harmful for some children
3. Flu vaccines tend to be concocted from MOSTLY LAST YEAR'S flu virus...not the current year's ...for obvious reasons... in the several months between formulating the vaccine and administering it, the viruses – which are naturally constantly evolving and mutating – may have changed, or new ones may have emerged
4. What about the opt out provision? Will that still apply? Sounds like it will...most states have that provision.
5. It's actually often better for children to get sick in preschool...it helps to build the immune system.
Wow- I can't wait to see the debate.
The CDC's take on Flu vaccines...cautiously optimistic...we'll see how they weigh in on this debate.
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3 comments:
We have only done the flu shot one year because I was scared into it for my highly at risk, asthmatic toddler. That was also the only year that the entire family came down with the flu...at the same time no less. We avoid the shot and prepare for the worst and most years we've been pretty fortunate. I don't like the idea of it being a REQUIREMENT for preschool. A SUGGESTION is fine, but I still think the final decision should be with the parents.
I broke down and got the flu shot for all of us one year for a similar reason. 2 of mine have breathing issues, all 3 kids were under the age of 5 and I was taking care of them while my husband was working 80 hours a week. How would I function if one of them, or I got the flu?? Well I got it anyway! That'd teach me.
I have one that has autism, and I am probably the only person I know who does not think that vaccines cause it, but let's still not get anymore than necessary people.
My husband, 8 month old, and I will NOT receive the flu shot. My 12 month nice went for her check up and vaccines. Only 10 hours later she started seizing. The doctors said it was ok and a side effect of the vaccines. She did not stop having seizures. She died April 22, 2007 at 17 months old. My daughter will not have any vaccine until she is at least 2 years of age or older.( It is safer) I can not find a pediatrician to treat her because of my decision. www.thinktwice.com is a great site!!!
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