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| "Learn to see clearly," Addie encourages! |
This I wrote in my post from January 29, 2018 titled "Humble Pie--munch,munch" regarding medical marijuana. Committed to following through on that statement, I have taken about a year to look into both sides of another controversial issue: Vaccinations.
Addie makes me confront things that I slept through during my watch over my older children. If you've ever over-ridden your mother-instinct, you know the pain of regret. In hopes that you will have confidence to follow your instinct, I offer the following resources. I plead with you to research BOTH sides of the vaccination issue and become an educated citizen. This issue matters to everyone--old, young, healthy, ill, taxpayer, citizen.
Ephesians 5:14-17: Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
I researched four books from the library, internet sites, lectures, and documentaries from differing viewpoints to study this issue. Knowing that not everyone has the will or time to read, here are some of the best resources I've found that will assist you:
Vaccines Revealed
https://www.vaccinesrevealed.com/
A free 9 episode docu-series interviewing professionals from law, environmental, medicine, statistics, science, etc. on vaccinations. This series is the MOST comprehensive, informative, easily accessed education I've come across. Every episode increased my learning. A MUST watch! Robert F. Kennedy's interview in Episode 3 is critical!
Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
The government website where you'll find great information on the diseases vaccinations intend to prevent, symptoms, risks of diseases, etc.
National Vaccine Information Center
https://www.nvic.org/Ask-Eight-Questions.aspx
https://www.nvic.org/vaccines-and-diseases/Measles.aspx
This site tracks vaccine injury, statistics, and teaches you what you need to know to make an informed choice. Here's a sampling regarding Measles:
In 1960, three years before the first measles vaccine was put on the market in the U.S., there were about 442,000 reported measles cases and 380 related deaths, 8 9 among the 3.5 to 5 million Americans who were likely infected with measles. 10 11 Today, deaths from measles are rare in the U.S. with the last reported measles related death occurring in 2015.12
- As of November 30, 2018, there have been more than 92,844 reports of measles vaccine reactions, hospitalizations, injuries and deaths following measles vaccinations made to the federal Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), including 457 related deaths, 6,902 hospitalizations, and 1,736 related disabilities. Over 50% of those adverse events occurred in children three years old and under.
- As of January 2, 2019, there had been 1,258 claims filed in the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) for injuries and deaths following MMR vaccination, including 82 deaths and 1,176 serious injuries
Cochrane Library (great resource for reviews of available research outside of industry bias)
