FWIW, i think there are a growing number of doctors who are willing to evaluate vaccination on a case-by-case basis. I believe that parents (and patients) can do this, evaluating both their own exposure to disease, and the exposure they offer others.
I was not trying to suggest that there was a case such as what i described in the modern program - i was actually deliberately trying to choose something ridiculous and far to one end of the scale. I think i've stated my belief that the current standard recommendations to vaccinate reflect the truth of what we are seeing in actual science about these programs. At the same time, i don't think that 'it is all about the greater good vs. the individual'. I think individuals have a responsibility to consider the impact of something on themselves, and their families, as well as society while they are making a decision.
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Date: 2009-11-02 07:45 am (UTC)I was not trying to suggest that there was a case such as what i described in the modern program - i was actually deliberately trying to choose something ridiculous and far to one end of the scale. I think i've stated my belief that the current standard recommendations to vaccinate reflect the truth of what we are seeing in actual science about these programs. At the same time, i don't think that 'it is all about the greater good vs. the individual'. I think individuals have a responsibility to consider the impact of something on themselves, and their families, as well as society while they are making a decision.
I guess, that strikes a nerve with me, too.