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What are the pros and
cons of vaccinations?
The following is a list of the pros and
cons of vaccinations. Vaccinations are recommended by our healthcare system
for every child. However, sometimes a child has a reaction from an
inoculation. As a result, there has been a growing number of parents who have
begun to question the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
Pros
Most healthcare professionals believe that vaccinations are very effective.
There is a widespread belief that vaccinations are responsible for the vast
decline in many of our infectious and childhood illnesses. In comparison to
the risks of the illnesses, it is commonly felt that vaccines are relatively
harmless and pose very little risk.
Cons
Healthcare professionals against vaccinations have presented various arguments
against vaccinations. They include the following:
 | The susceptibility of different children isn't taken into account. If a
baby is born to a mother who has used intravenous drugs, the baby is more
susceptible to such illnesses as hepatitis |
| It is impossible to eradicate all diseases. Could we be replacing one
disease for another? |
| Some people are against the fact that vaccines are presented as being
compulsory. This is not entirely the case, as there are exemptions allowed
in most states. |
| Natural immunity lasts longer. Actually getting chicken pox can give you
lifelong immunity, whereas getting the vaccine may not. |
| There are benefits from having an illness like chickenpox, measles mumps
or rubella in that there is lifelong immunity following infection. |
| Diseases declined before the vaccinations. The disease of the 19th
century in our society that had high fatality rates were smallpox, measles,
tuberculosis, typhoid, diphtheria and influenza (or the flu). As living
conditions and hygiene have improved, many of the illnesses have become less
severe. This is not necessarily the case globally. |
| The number of vaccines have increased over the years 8 to 22 (and more) |
| There are harmful chemicals in the vaccine that some children might be
sensitive to. The following is a partial list: Aluminum- it has been implicated in alzeimer's disease, dementia and seizures Formaldehye- is known to cause cancer Mercury -has been a topic of wide discussion. See Mercury Toxicity Monkey Tissue - is used to prepare the polio vaccine. There have been lots of polio vaccines over the years that have been contaminated by Simian Virus 40 (SV40). Some people have linked simian virus to childhood tumors, as the tumors have been known to contain the simian virus in it.
The information on DrFeder.com is not intended to replace
the diagnosis, treatment and services of a physician. Always consult your
physician or childcare expert if you have any questions concerning your, or
your family's well being. For severe or life-threatening conditions, seek
immediate medical attention. |
