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Not Such A Hot Shot After All (Vaccinations) ( printable HTML version | 29KB MS Word Doc )
By: Lacreshia Laningham, CNP

Every expectant parent's wish, "Just to have a healthy and happy child." Yet keeping that child healthy is another wish. Unfortunately that is a wish that the United States government is trying to impede.

In 1549, smallpox was rampid in England. IN 1749 Edward Jenner came into existence and later became known as the father of vaccinations after he brought the layman knowledge to the world of science. He realized that the milkmaid's that had contracted cowpox could not develop smallpox. Louis Pasteur took an interest in Jenner's work and generated the rabies vaccine. Their efforts and observations became the field of Immunology. This field could be defined as a field in which scientist research the patterns of illness and the bodies capabilities of handling those illnesses. Yet, has modern medicine taken that too far?

According to the British Association for the Advancement of Science, there was a 90% decrease in Childhood diseases between 1850 and 1940. This decrease is attributed to the sanitation efforts that were coming into practice well before mandatory vaccinations were introduced. Deaths ascribed to infectious diseases were also declining at a rate of 80%. Thus vaccinations can only claim credit for a limited number of lives, and many of those have been altered.

Germany instituted compulsory vaccination against Diphtheria in 1939. After the immunizations were complete, Germany noted 150,000 cases. When Germany took over France, the French had 47,000. Norway refused to vaccinate and saw only 50 cases.

Whooping cough, an early disease also known as Pertussis, saw its first vaccine in the 1920's. Although its results were poor it still became a standard in healthcare. Prior to its introduction, autism cases had risen due to administration of the smallpox vaccine. In the 40's cases continued to rise as well as other learning disabilities. The Pertussis in Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT) has been attributed to the causes of allergic encephalomyelitis since 1959. It is used in experimentation to cause anaphylactic shock. One in eight who contracts encephalitis will die.

In 1979 Sweden refused to mandate Pertussis vaccinations. Sweden also noted improved health whereas the U.S. saw an increase in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shortly after inoculation. Not only does it associate with other diseases, but also when it became mandatory in the states, whooping cough incidence went up 300%. An estimated 60,000 shots given annually are followed by convulsions, shock, collapse and fever. Children who do not survive are often labeled SIDS victims, the history of their vaccinations is never considered. Just as with this case, it is estimated that only a mere 10% of vaccine complications are reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sadly, even most side effect documentation isn't public knowledge. Complete information is shielded form parents. In fact, doctors or the manufacturers of the vaccines never guarantee vaccine safety.

There was a notable decrease in Polio prior to the initiation of the vaccine. Upon introduction, there was a rise in occurrence. It is believed that the Pertussis vaccine could have provoked this epidemic. In turn, it is also suggested that today's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is polio in disguise.

Considering that Jonas Salk refused to give his own children his vaccine, we wonder why it is still so prevalent in early childhood healthcare. He even testified before a Senate subcommittee remarking that since 1961 the Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is now the only known case of Polio in the U.S. In 1995 the Washington Post noted a study from the New England Journal of Medicine revealing that Romanian children were contracting Polio from the vaccine. Children who had received an antibiotic within one-month prior had a higher occurrence of risking polio by 8 times.

In 1963 we initiated the MMR vaccine. Strangely enough before it was introduced it was quite rare for a child to contract the measles. After inoculation more than 25% of the reported cases was in babies under the age of one. The mumps was a mild disorder that lasted at most ten days. Rubella proves to be as simple as the common cold, unless contracted during pregnancy. The Journal of Infant Disease reported that the vaccine increased chances of being a rubella carrier, an arthritis sufferer and gaining an enlarged thyroid. We have also found that children who have been vaccinateda ginst measles are three times more likely to develop bowel disease…a serious plague on today's Americans.

The newly introduced and 'recommended' Chicken Pox vaccine has an 'effectiveness' of six to ten years. Thus a child would not be vulnerable to the disease until later in life. As we should know, the risk of death from adult chicken pox (shingles) is 20 times more likely. Modern day science has proven that there are few severe consequences linked with today's childhood diseases. Even cases of Pertussis in 1992-94 showed that there was a 99.8% recovery rate. These childhood illnesses are actually more beneficial to the body than not. They build a hearty immune system, one worthy of fighting off the majority of illness later in life.

An individual who has been vaccinated for measles has a higher occurrence of skin and degenerative diseases of the skeletal tissue. Those immunized for the mumps have shown higher rates for ovarian cancer.

What ever happened to the plague or to scarlet fever? Both declined without the use of vaccinations.

Yearly we see thousands flock to have their yearly ineffective influenza vaccination. This has been highly promoted and with each push, neurological complications rise. In 1976, 500 people were paralyzed after receiving vaccinations. Respiratory disease doubled in 600 elderly patients as compared to those that were not vaccinated.

Every vaccination depresses the immune system and is liked with diseases varying from SIDS, Autism, Seizures, Dyslexia, Epstein-Barre Syndrome, Arthritis, Cancer, hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder. Prior to 1990, these adverse reactions were not disclosed to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Do we want to immunize against every known disease until our bodies become so depressed that our bodies are no longer capable of having a hearty and healthy immune system?
Other countries have taken the initiative and have taken precautions to guarantee the health of their inhabitants. The officials who instigated them do not reform them. The true power is in the people and in our ability to voice our fears.

Parents should look to holistic care for O Blood Type Children. Having an overactive immune system could increase the advancement of side effects. If one insists on vaccinations, one should opt for feverfew rather than over the counter medication to curb the side effects such a joint pain, inflammation and fever. Otherwise one may overload the liver and worsen the effects of the vaccine.

In 1986 Congress took initiative on vaccine-induced injuries and initiated the National Childhood Vaccination Injury Compensation Program. This program takes money from the government, tax payers, and gives it to those that it makes ill. Since it's initiation, the government has paid an estimated $650.6 million dollars to parents that have lost their child to death or illness due to vaccination. Drug companies refuse tot take responsibility for their product since the government, FDA, mandated and approved the vaccine usage. Unfortunately, this is merely too little too late. This is only an attempt to cover up and not to correct or avert the damage.

Most parents feel compelled, as if it is there duty to vaccinate their children. Yet, there is not a 100% guarantee. Those of us who seek natural avenues to protect our loved ones, could opt for homeopathic remedies which has historically proven more effective. During a cholera outbreak in the US in 1849, allopathic medicine saw a 48-60% death rate and homeopathy only a mere 3%. Sparing the harsh side effects of traditional vaccinations, such treatments can both support the body and aid in elimination of the toxic bacteria/germ.

Maintaining health is one step to prevention. Proper dosage of vitamins and minerals alone can keep a child healthy. In cases of exposure, it is always a good idea to support your child's immune system with soothing stimulants such as IMM-C and THIM-J, Defense Maintenance or VS-C. Other options include Elderberry, Rose Hips, Red Clover and Yarrow that will also supply various nutrients to the body.

However it is possible to reverse damage, to some extent, caused by vaccines and to aid in detoxification of the body. Devil's Claw, BLG-X and HRP-C should aid in detoxing from the Hepatitis B shot. Vaccine Detox, a Nature's Sunshine Homeopathic Remedy has proven beneficial for a number of clients. Since encephalitis is a common side effect, it is also important to nourish the spinal column and brain with essential fatty acids, Gotu Kola and other nervines.

Supplementation works its wonders, but there are other avenues to make sure that one adheres to for healthy children. Breastfeeding will enable the baby to acquire numerous antibodies that the mother has already built up in her system. Proper chiropractic adjustments will also allow for proper flow of energy to all organs of the body, enabling a hearty immune system.

As health care practitioner's, we must hold true to our Hippocratic Oath and to the health of our family and clientele. Too often have we given in to the establishment and relied on unvalidated information form organizations such as the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Researchers have now seen the devastating effects of vaccinations. The weakened immune system then fails to protect against common ailments. Thus we have recently seen more illnesses than ever before.

Full disclosure and freedom of choice. These are rights that our forefathers voted for. These are two rights that we are shielded from by the mandate of vaccination. As parents and health care practitioner's we have the knowledge and power to protect our children from the harmful effects and to let them bask in the glory, that is their own untainted health.

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