I think the most important thing we need to learn from this topic is to LISTEN to what mother's are reporting about their children and to NOT DISCOUNT THEM because you afford yourself that indulgent luxury after your child made it through fine...how arrogant! Especially knowing that the history of vaccinations has been far from perfect. They have caused death, serious illnesses such as polio and bowl obstructions(roto virus), rashes, and a long list of other side effects. Roto Virus and Polio were both pulled off the market because of their serious side effects. The flu shot has caused paralysis in adults and dementia to name the serious of side effects.. In 1998 The hep B vaccine caused multiple sclerosis and was pulled off the market in France. Did you also know that their is a test your child can take to determine whether or not they actually NEED a booster shot? I bet you never got it. It is called a Titer. Medical science is not black and white and neither is this issue. If you have any concerns about vaccinating your child you should listen to your gut-then go and buy: What your doctor may not tell you about children's vaccinations-it is written by a pediatrician!!! You do not need to be a medical doctor to understand the very clear concerns outlined in this book. It is all based on facts and is designed to educate not persuade. Mother's have good instincts and should learn to listen to them. Don't be bullied or persuaded by your pediatrician-of course they are going to sell the idea they have an entire business built around regular doctor's visits for vaccinations. Which by the way is a lot easier to believe if you were one of the lucky ones. *My brother-n-law is a doctor and does not have his kids vaccinated. Food for thought!! He says he would never get a Flu vaccination!! Opinions are opinions but you can't ignore the facts. I think we are in a period of limbo-there needs to be change but if the drug companies admit it they would have to support their reason for change which would mean prevailing their research and we all know what that would mean. LARGE lawsuits!! To ignore that the large amount of vaccinations we inject into our children directly puts BILLIONS of dollars into the pockets of the big drug companies would be careless!! Oh yeah- Somebody made a reference to how there was no cure for aids.... You really have no idea have powerful the pharmacutical companies are do you? I laughed out loud when I read that!! Maybe that is where you should start focusing your "research". You would probably change your mind.
I would also like to know how you think your child will catch Hep B if you have already been tested and you nor your husband has it? Why are we vaccinating for it?? Try to be a little more humble in your examination of this topic-just because your kid is fine (and thank godness for you) there are plenty more that aren't and we need to get to the bottom of it. Parents need to continue to fight the battle until we have clear answers!