The debate about vaccines is getting almost as polarizing as the debate about abortion. I have seen women shamed for deciding not to immunize their children. The medical industry is particularly vocal about making sure people get flu shots, even when they don't need them. I'm not sure if this is because of hubris in thinking they know best, kick offs from pharmaceutical's, or a true concern about the health of others. Truthfully there is no way to tell how safe a vaccine will be until it's used a couple of decades. Until then the government will make lives miserable by making laws surrounding our health, not because of any overwhelming evidence, but more likely because they have been generously rewarded by the AMA and big drugs.
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Hi @torico, very true. Vaccines, like abortions, are about as controversial as it gets. I personally would never want to shame people who do get vaccines, either. And that's where it all goes back to freedom. Everyone should be able to make their own decisions. If you want to vaccinate your children, fine. However, those who vaccinate are not being fully informed and that's where I have the biggest problem. The vaccine inserts are full of warnings. But how many of these parents and caretakers who go into the clinic to get their kids or themselves vaccinated actually get warned?
I can just see that scenario played out... After the doctor or nurse reads all the warnings, then the patient is going to ask so many questions, and the doctor is not going to have the time or the patience to go over them fully. That's where we are at today, I believe. In my experience, doctors try and steer the visit away from questions and the whatifs as much as possible because it costs them extra time and money.