http://disqus.com/people/53b62ba84afae52c406a876d99e0424c/enSat, 14 Jun 2008 05:22:59 -0000http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/celebs_rally_for_vaccine_reform/#comment-1790070My son will be starting school this august. I have not vaccinated him because of all the awareness about the links to autism and other sickness. I am afraid this is a double edge sword. I am all for not vaccinated for the unnecessary. My fear is God forbid it be my son who catches something and its my fault. I feel that now that he is older and unlike a newborn he has and has built a strong immune system. I am thinking about getting him some vaccines before school. I am reaching out for knowledge on what vaccines people feel are safe and necessary ?? i am reaching out to those like Jenny McCarthy who have done homework and are truly knowledgeable about vaccines. Please if anyone has any words of wisdom?jess18Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:31:12 -0000http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/celebs_rally_for_vaccine_reform/#comment-1790046Holisticmom, thank you i will definitely look into the information you have provided. I think this is so sad. These are peoples children, lives we are discussing, the love of people lives. Something obviously is not right with are system. There has been a rise in shots along with a rise in autism. What are the chances of an infant or toddler actually catching these horrible diseases that we are to give so many vaccines to are children so young??? If necessary why cant we vaccinated later on when a child is stronger in all areas of growth.jess18Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:48:02 -0000http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/celebs_rally_for_vaccine_reform/#comment-1790037MikeStanton, in response we vaccinate for things such as chicken pox. What is so horrible about dealing with an itchy child for a few days that we rather risk the possibility of putting harmful chemicals in them? ... Having to vaccinate them multiple times for something they could catch, live with for a few days and most likely never have to experience again. I firmly believe in knowledge and to be knowledgeable about everything. From my understanding many of the vaccines are diseases that can be treated. So i think with the risks involved it comes down to knowledge being the best solution. Know the signs of these so called horrible diseases, Keep a close eye on are loved ones, Don't hesitate to ask questions or see a doctor when concerns arise. Always listen to your conscience and a mothers intuition is a powerful thing. I battle with concerns over this debate all the time. We love are children and want only the best for them. We cant ignore that there is a problem and to me it is obvious common sense just in the fact that with the rise of vaccines there has been arise in autism and other sickness. I would also like to say or ask do you have a child who you have seen regress after being vaccinated?? Have you experienced that lost connection with your child? That forever changing moment in your life? I myself have not, but its in these people you see the power of love and dedication and there reaching out and fighting for are children and seeking knowledge and solution and for that you can not condemn them.jess18Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:22:59 -0000