The return of diseases that were previously eradicated is an emerging public health emergency.
Minnesota is currently dealing with an outbreak of Haemophilus influenzae, a disease that should have been eradicated with the appropriate vaccine. There were 5 confirmed cases, with 3 children not vaccinated against the disease.
A 7-month old infant tragically died, becoming the first Haemophilus fatality in the state since 1991.
Two physician-bloggers (via Dr. Val) take a stand against parents who refuse to vaccinate their children.
WhiteCoat asks, “Should parents who fail to take steps to prevent a largely preventable illness be held accountable if their children suffer a bad outcome?” The answer is yes. Those who refuse to vaccinate their children should absolutely be held responsible.
Pediatrician Rob Lamberts tries to understand the mindset of such a parent: “These parents probably thought, ‘What’s the harm? Why can’t we just wait to do the immunizations until the risk is less?’ A 7-month old infant died from this logic.”
Indeed.
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I am still waiting for those peer reviewed articles.
TM
This will never happen as it would require proof that vaccines are 100% safe / no risk and THAT will never happen.
It’s also a risk that my child could be killed in a car accident so should I be held liable since I know there is a risk that could happen? Ridiculous argument. It’s just more bullying tactics by pro-vaxers/
What are you talking about? Literally dozens of studies have been completed and NONE has shown an association between vaccines and autism (the most common argument against vaccinating). These were not “pro-vaxers”, they were completed by scientists asking a question using the scientific method. Look, if you have a peer-reviewed article I will read it that shows a study that backs up what you say I will read it. But you need to cite it.
Depending on vaccine manufacturers to unbiasedly perform research that proves their products are harmful and/or ineffective is like depending on OJ Simpson to find the “real killer.”
C’mon… Money talks and you know it.
A more accurate description of the “Research” you’re touting:
http://tinyurl.com/bwfte7
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