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Originally Posted by MamaS
Failure to vaccinate shows a disregard for the health of others around you.
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That's a pretty unkind statement. You do not know why I chose to not vaccinate my son. You do not know the research I did and the "experts" I communicated with. You do not know how much my husband and I struggled to make our decision.
There are plenty of smart people that do not think it is healthy to give every child every vaccine ever invented.
If a parent chooses to vaccinate their child, I hope they have done their research--and not just ask your pediatrician. I am an RN. I know how medical people are "educated" about vaccines. Really, there is no brainwork involved in the education. "We say they're safe so that makes them safe."
There is a Congressional fund that will pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars to any family whose child has been killed or injured by vaccines. Over 90 payments have been made for children who died as a result of vaccinations. If vaccines are so safe, why would this fund even exist?
Vaccines have done a lot of good. When my son is older we may selectively vaccinate him. (I worry about polio and possibly tetanus.) We will not vaccinate him for every disease. I do not disregard your family's health. However, I do not want to put my son at risk either. We all have to make our choices. If you feel better having vaccinated your child, then fine. I do not insult you. Please do not insult me.