The doctor did try to talk me out of being so selective, and used the example of the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine which is a recent addition to the schedule. He said you don't have to die from chickenpox to necessarily have a bad reaction to it. Well, I know I might be a little biased having a close friend with a child who has a vaccine-related autism disorder, but even reading for myself about the ingredients in many of the vaccines, in conjunction with the actual diseases and how prevalent/dangerous they are, I feel confident in my decision not to inject Lucas with what I deem as unnecessary junk. The way John and I see it, in this country (barring socialized healthcare) the danger of getting chickenpox and itching for a few weeks, is much better than being injected with numerous preservatives, toxins, and aborted human/animal tissues and consequently have an autistic child, who can't be treated because his illness isn't seen by doctors and/or insurance companies as a legitimate (and treatable) injury. If courts have previously ruled in favor of families with vaccine-injury that led to brain damage, why is it so far-fetched that it can cause other injuries in other kids, with different pre-dispositions?
I wouldn't have ever read up on vaccines if it weren't for Shawna and Amy. I encourage all parents to look into what is being given to their babies and children. Even pro-vaccine books like this one:
admit that many of the diseases aren't life-threatening and some are treatable, and that many of the vaccines contain questionable ingredients. Good luck in all of your decisions as a parent, with the huge responsibility of another human life.
Here's a picture of Lucas in the outfit we bought him for his baptism next weekend:
5 comments:
OMG that is such a cute picture! Good for you for standing your ground with your doctor...you are the only one who can protect him! :)
Awwww this is so nice! His outfit makes him look like such a big boy. Thank you for the information. Ours is due for his shots soon. So, I wanted to make sure I had a schedule. Thank you for emailing it to me, too.
shawna- thanks for educating me! yes lucas is so cute in that outfit and it was $20 at the outlets!!! we gotta get his shoes (and something for john and i to wear) and we will be ready! I hope you guys can come to the reception afterward too--it's a really nice house with really good food! I think Alex would be okay!
iris- thanks! he does look like a big boy. I think he liked wearing it too! He was looking in the mirror at himself smiling a lot. :)
I agree that outfit is darling on him. Looks like a little man:) I take my kids in for their shots tomorrow.
Oh My Sam he is just getting sooooo big. He is an absolutly adorable boy too!!!
Can you believe it 6 months!!!
Chase will be 6 months on Sat. I feel so blessed to be able to spend everyday all day with him...
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