The problem with that argument though is there is no scientifically proven parallel between what you are suggesting and the reality of the risks of today's vaccines.
This is an EXTREMELY complex issue. Do I believe in mandatory vaccination? No. Do I become concerned when I hear about a measles outbreak in San Diego that left a number of families in quarantine for weeks with infants under 12 months hospitalized because of the severity of the disease they contracted? Yes.
How do we individualize vaccinations so that families that are fearful feel more empowered and comfortable with the process? How do we help people to value true science over fear-mongering? How do we have these conversations without turning it into an 'us' vs. 'them' situation?
We all want healthy kids and families and communities. Every single one of us. The conversation needs to be refocused on that and move out from there.
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Date: 2009-11-02 05:04 am (UTC)The problem with that argument though is there is no scientifically proven parallel between what you are suggesting and the reality of the risks of today's vaccines.
This is an EXTREMELY complex issue. Do I believe in mandatory vaccination? No. Do I become concerned when I hear about a measles outbreak in San Diego that left a number of families in quarantine for weeks with infants under 12 months hospitalized because of the severity of the disease they contracted? Yes.
How do we individualize vaccinations so that families that are fearful feel more empowered and comfortable with the process? How do we help people to value true science over fear-mongering? How do we have these conversations without turning it into an 'us' vs. 'them' situation?
We all want healthy kids and families and communities. Every single one of us. The conversation needs to be refocused on that and move out from there.