Comments on Spinach and Honey: Vaccines: My Story

Tetanus is usually contracted from intrusion by so...

2010-03-13T23:25:54.130-08:00

Tetanus is usually contracted from intrusion by soil microorganisms. Would West ever step on or get scratched by a rusty nail?

The reason for "so few cases" of it in North America is precisely because of a good vaccination program. I suspect those who got tetanus, weren't vaccinated, or lapsed on their booster shots.

People in Haiti are not so lucky. Tetanus happens there all the time. My friend was there to teach school children, ended up helping at hospitals after the earthquake. He saw cases of tetanus (recognized as "lock jaw") and yes, those people died from it.

If you are really going to disregard the opinion of doctors on things such as vaccination, I would suggest taking at least an immunology course first. A basic immunology course would provide far, far more enlightening information on how our immune systems work, how vaccines work, what type of immunoglobulins we produce as a result of vaccination, and would let you weigh the risks and benefits far better.

I have nothing against chiropractors. I just don't ask an electrician about computer problems, even though both, um, electrical. Well, technically the computer is electronic (a higher level). Thus the same goes for general health/wellness/nutrition/exercise versus immunology. :)

All the comments about not listening to chiropract...

2010-02-12T14:33:54.925-08:00

All the comments about not listening to chiropractors obviously no NOTHING about what chiropractic is. I respect your choice to research and although I do not immunize my children at all I am glad that you have made an informed choice as to what is best for your child. Chiropractors no more about the body then any specialist because they treat interference in the Central Nerve System (not back and neck pain, that is just a symptom of a much bigger problem)--- that controls the entire body (everything) so they have much more extensive training then a regular MD. Not all chiropractors are the same and some only want to treat car accidents and that time of thing but if you find a reliable whole body well care DC then you are in great hands! By the way I am not a chiropractor just an intellegent informed parent!

This is a fantastic article, which I think is a mu...

2009-10-23T11:17:03.483-07:00

This is a fantastic article, which I think is a must for any parent agonizing over immunization issues:

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2009/10/ff_waronscience/

Having been un-vaccinated, I suffered through measles as a child (and complications from that well into my teens) and then I got pertussis as an adult... I obviously have a differing opinion about vaccination than what seems to be "popular" these days.

Actually, polio cases had dropped majorly on their...

2009-10-20T17:07:46.610-07:00

Actually, polio cases had dropped majorly on their own by the time the polio vaccine hit the market.
And, if you read up on Vitamin C, it had been used successfully to treat polio, but unfortunately that information came to light the same year as the polio vaccine.

Many chiropractors are actually well versed in nut...

2009-10-08T10:38:05.744-07:00

Many chiropractors are actually well versed in nutrition more than any typical doctor or nurse.

They research nutrition and health seemingly more than doctors, at least the good chiropractors do.

I would listen to them and doctors, and research

It's a hot topic, but polio is rare because of vaccines, stopping them will bring it back. It's a fine line ~ Polio is historically devastating

I'm not the original poster. My own family doctor...

2009-09-11T17:50:23.061-07:00

I'm not the original poster. My own family doctor did not vaccinate "fully". For school entrance, kids need only a small portion of the vaccines offered to kids these days. To the original poster: I think you should know that there are LOTS of children born at home who are not even a bit calm (mine included). Full disclosure: my children are receiving vaccines on a delayed schedule and will have all of their school-required vaccines in time for Kindergarten.

I wholeheartedly agree with the above anonymous, e...

2009-09-06T16:48:59.599-07:00

I wholeheartedly agree with the above anonymous, especially on the chiropractor note. (Then again, I may just be biased because my poor mother was injured by a chiropractor who couldn't recognize back disease...hmm.)

Plus, the reason that there aren't cases of polio, etc. is because of vaccines. If people stop vaccinating, they take advantage of everyone else that does, to the detriment of those who can't get vaccines because of (legit) allergies to ingredients.

Also, water is the "treatment" for Rotavirus because of dehydration -- it treats a symptom, not the illness. I'd rather not get to that point, thankyouverymuch.

I realize you spent a lot of time agonizing over t...

2009-09-01T22:17:54.489-07:00

I realize you spent a lot of time agonizing over this, but I still don't understand why anyone would listen to what chiropractors have to say about immunology or pediatrics. Chiropractors are trained in manipulation of musculaskelator systems, not medicine.

Also, you say the chiropractors didn't vaccinate their kids; did you ask the pediatricians if they did?