Would anyone purposely place the toxic poison mercury into his or her body? Then why are parents so willing to subject their children to this harmful substance through vaccinations? When you examine a child’s vaccination schedule, you can learn that over fifty doses of fourteen different vaccinations are given before a child is of age to enter kindergarten; of these doses, twenty-six are administered in the child’s first year of life. Dawn Prate recently examined studies that indicated toxicity of mercury has been shown to cause a variety diseases, including learning disabilities, autism, Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, lupus, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, bipolar disorder, and depression (Prate). In a court case presented by the parents of a young girl named Hannah Poling, government health officials have acknowledged that childhood vaccines can often worsen rare, underlying disorders that may ultimately led to autism-like symptoms; such is the case of Hannah Poling. The government health officials declared that it is very reasonable that victims, such as she, receive payment from the federal vaccine-injury fund that was originally established for circumstances such as this (Wallis). Most childhood vaccinations have been found to contain detrimental preservatives, for example the additives mercury and thimerosal, for that reason the government should not be capable of making it mandatory for children to receive vaccines that contain these poisons. Admittedly, physicians who are fighting against immunizing children will tell you that modern day studies support the idea that vaccines often cause immune system suppression, causing significant amounts of damage to a child’s immune system. Many American citizens ... ... middle of paper ... ...ccinations because some of these vaccines may contain mercury as a preservative, and in recent studies, mercury poisoning has often been linked to cancers in the lymphatic system: some as harmful as leukemia. It has been proven through innumerable studies and data-filled statistics that children whose parents choose to have them vaccinated have a higher chance of developing the diseases or disorders caused by the poison in certain injectable medicine preservatives, as compared to children whose parents decide on them remaining unvaccinated. Parents, it’s time to mandate your own children’s future, and demand that vaccine manufactures stop using the hazardous vaccine additive mercury and other unsafe preservers such as thimerosal in childhood vaccinations. You love them; you’ve raised them; they’re your children, and now is the time to stand up for children’s rights.
“Vaccinations are causing a major upsurge in childhood diseases, adult maladies, and even deadly ailments such as Gulf War Syndrome and Lou Gehrig’s disease” (Blaylock). Every now and then an individual’s doctor calls telling them about the latest vaccine they should receive. The person immediately schedules a time to come in and get it done. But do they even give a second thought about it? Have they ever thought that maybe they do not need another vaccination? Many people have not taken the time to seriously think about the process of immunization. The truth is, there are many dangers that the average person should be unaware of. Rarely do vaccines actually accomplish what the public has been told. In fact, a lot of vaccines contain harmful substances that have been linked to disorders such as autism. The lack of education and dishonesty from doctors are putting people in danger of health problems without even realizing. Many parents feel obligated for their children to get vaccinated because of school, not knowing they have the alternative option of refusing immunization.
Every year, tens of thousands Americans die from the seasonal flu alone. This alarming statistic is what led the United States government to urge the country to vaccinate themselves, as well as their children every November, when the flu season is fast approaching. Though countless Americans do follow the government’s plea, many others insist that these vaccines distributed every year (as well as other year-long vaccines) contain an abnormally high amount of thimerosal, (a mercury-based chemical in vaccines designed to prevent the growth of bacteria) which could eventually lead to autism. This generation of fear is what has led many concerned parents to refuse to vaccinate their children, who seem to be the most vulnerable to this disease. However, can we really trust a rumor to fuel our doubts of America’s struggle to fight disease among our people? Can we discontinue our trust in the health department because of paranoia? No. Even if autism may be an effect of these vaccines, it is our duty, our responsibility to protect the good of the public by preventing an outbreak of this infl...
My goal is to shed light on the epidemic of childhood vaccinations. While there may be several ways to approach the opposition of childhood vaccinations (religious beliefs, risks of neurological problems and death), I am going to touch base on more of the uncommonly known factors behind childhood vaccinations including: the protection of vaccine manufacturers, the inaccurate reporting of adv...
... you wait, the more likely your child’s immune system will be able to handle the onslaught with minimal damage” (Sarah). I am not suggesting that we return to the days without vaccines. But we must seriously address what appears to be an obvious link between the epidemic of developmental delays, autoimmune diseases, and the increasing number of mandatory vaccines. Every parent should know the advantages as well as the dangers associated with each and every vaccine, each and every time it is given. They should know the positive and negative consequences of refusing that their children be vaccinated, and be made aware of how they can go about getting exemptions. Also-- the government, industry, health-care professionals, and parents must band together to get the research needed to determine the safety of these vaccines. The stakes are too high for us to do otherwise.
...s teacher, classmates, friends and family members at risk. Immunization and vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines imitate infection, but do not cause illness, what they do is cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes, antibodies and B-lymphocytes that will remember how to fight that disease in the future. The bacteria and virus’ that cause life threatening diseases still exist, but because of vaccination, there are 90% less cases of these illnesses in America today. Less than 1% of children have severe side effects to vaccinations. In the recent past many celebrities have chosen to voice their opinions regarding vaccinations. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has done extensive research on the link between the rise in the cases of Autism and vaccinations, since Wakefield’s 1998 study and has found vaccinations to be safe and effective.
Even in the present high-tech age of medicine, there is an ever growing population of outspoken objectors to the modern practice of routine childhood vaccinations. Many believe that vaccines are not safe because they are not natural, or that they cause autism and feel that the risk of negative side effects are not worth the benefit of protection against the infectious diseases themselves. Others just do not want to be told what they can and cannot do in regard to their own children’s health. Although the concerns may be well meaning, the reality is that the advent of vaccines has remarkably changed the landscape of disease in the United States for the better. The growing reluctance and refusal of some parents to immunize their children has resulted in the increased incidence of measles and other serious and often fatal diseases in
Just like prescription drugs, vaccines can be a harmful risk. For example, the small pox vaccine that is recommended by government health officials carries a risk for complications like inflammation of the brain which can lead to damage of the brain or even death. People who believe we should have mandatory vaccinations will say that vaccines have saved many lives, and though its true vaccines have also caused many serious and sometimes fatal side effects. There are also many cases where many parents strongly believe that some vaccines may have caused autism in their children. The reason being that many parents noticed shortly after their child was vaccinated they noticed symptoms like loss of language abilities and they were suddenly stopped interacting with people. Also, the vaccines used to treat measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) are linked to many autism cases. Vaccines that contain thimerosal, which is an organic compound that contains mercury, has also been suspected to cause autism in children. Thimerosal has been removed from most vaccines because of its linkage to autism. Scientist believe that MMR vaccines trigger a regressive form of autism, because the measles virus in the vaccine embeds itself in the intestine, causing some kind of reaction in the brain. Mercury, a chemical element, is used in a lot of vaccines can be very dangerous. High levels of
However, these claims has established the yearn for effective research and analysis. Authors, Paul A. Offit and Rita K. Jew, list the components and processes vaccinations undergo to pass the medical and moral guidelines. Many of the ingredients encompass preservatives, adjuvants, additives, and residuals from other substances such as antibiotics, certain proteins, and formaldehyde. A specific type of immunizational preservative includes thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative. Mercury is a neurotoxin that can cause serious damage to one’s psychological and behavioral functions. Because of this, the United States Congress has called for its removal from childhood vaccines since 2001, which unveiled enormous perusal. (Offit and Jew) A few common thimerosal containing vaccines include: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) and hepatitis B. Because of this familiarity, much of the population began to question the criterion regarding the topic and eventually investigate. Another contentious unit used within vaccinations involves aluminum, which is known to cause severe neurological disease, along with other questionable ingredients such as human DNA material, formalin, and residues of pesticides. (Gershan 72) (Offit and
Vaccines. As of Feb. 1, 2009, over 5,500 cases alleging a causal relationship between vaccinations and autism have been filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in the United States Court of Federal Claims. Vaccines contain hazardous ingredients can cause brain inflammation, which can lead to disorders such as autism. “The vaccine additive thimerosal (found in most pre-1999 vaccines) has been associated specifically with the development of autism and is still found in certain meningococcal, tetanus, and flu vaccines such as the H1N1 vaccine” (Institute for Vaccine Safety, 2009, p. 1). Thimerosal is one of the many hazardous ingredients found in the flu vaccine and has been under public scrutiny for its linkage to autism. The additive contains mercury and when exposed to humans at high level can cause major health concerns including autism. Though the use of thimerosal has been eliminated in most vaccines it is still a prevalent ingredient in the flu vaccine, which people are urged to receive each year. The link to autism is growing stronger each time a child is vaccinated. To stop the influx of autistic children should gain immunity through natural process and not rely on vaccines to do the job the body does
The fact is, the chemicals thimerosal, formaldehyde, and aluminum can be harmful, but the amounts used in vaccines are not (“Should Any”). This sparks a debate over Religion vs Science; however, public schools are not based upon religion. It is not unreasonable for a school that is available to all children, to require all vaccinations that have been tested in government- funded studies, and shown no link to any diseases (Leblanc). Although the request of the school may violate religious beliefs, it does not pose any major medical threat. The decision to avoid vaccinations is fear based without any proof. A decision without proof should not be supported throughout schools for
Now, one vaccine in particular worries the anti-vaccers; the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). The reason they think it is bad is because of its high mercury content, caus...
“Childhood vaccines are one of the great triumphs of modern medicine. Indeed, parents whose children are vaccinated no longer have to worry about their child's death or disability from whooping cough, polio, diphtheria, hepatitis, or a host of other infections.” (Ezekiel J. Emanuel, 1). Vaccines helped humanity for many years in eliminating illnesses that disfigured, disabled and a lot of times took lives away. Children who do not get vaccinated not only risk themselves by being an easy target for diseases they also, harm everyone around them. In the end, today's children are the fuel of the future. Every parent should think carefully before taking any chance that may harm the coming generation.
Vaccines are becoming increasingly hazardous for many children and parents are not being informed about the safety of their children. Current reports are linking vaccines to serious life-threatening disorders such as asthma, autism, immune system dysfunction, and mental retardation (Williams). These recent revelations are causing an increasing amount of people to claim religious and medical exemptions from vaccines. From 1999 to 2006, exemptions have more than doubled from 9,722 to 24,919 (Cronin). It is very clear that vaccinations are posing many problems for parents everywhere. Each day researchers are finding out about vaccines and are realizing that there are a lot more risks than benefits. Dr Phillip F. Incao explains: “Today, far more children suffer from allergies and other chronic immune system disorders than from life-threatening infectious disease. It is neither reasonable nor prudent to persist in presuming that the benefits of any vaccination outweigh its risk” (qtd in Spaker). While infectious diseases are becoming uncommon there is no need for any person to get vaccinated.
Vaccines against diphtheria, polio, pertussis, measles, mumps and rubella, and more recent additions of hepatitis B and chicken pox, have given humans powerful immune guards to ward off unwelcome sickness. And thanks to state laws that require vaccinations for kids enrolling in kindergarten, the U.S. presently enjoys the highest immunization rate ever at 77%. Yet bubbling beneath these national numbers is the question about vaccine safety. Driven by claims that vaccinations can be associated with autism, increasing number of parents are raising questions about whether vaccines are in fact harmful to children, instead of helpful (Park, 2008).
A prevailing argument that pro-voluntaristic individuals frequently make is that vaccines have the potential to be harmful to individuals; a primary motive behind this pertains to an alleged correlation that exists between thimerosal, a component of vaccines, and countless disorders including autism (Benjamin, 2003). According to Barbara Loe Fisher, president of the National Vaccine Information Center, “When you take a look at the ever-increasing numbers of doses of vaccines babies have gotten over the past two decades and you see this corresponding rise in chronic disease and disability in our children, it is out of control” (Benjamin, 2003). Many speculated that the mercury contained within the thimerosal was to blame for this. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thimerosal contains a form of mercury known as ethylmercury that quickly evacuates the body and cannot cause adverse reactions unless exposure involves abnormally large doses (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Nevertheless, a fair handful of United States citizens are medically unable to receive vaccines; for example, out of a billion people, nearly 250,000 possible vaccine reactions were documented