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VACCINATION Dispelling the Myths Dispelling the Myths An examination of immunisation theory and practice exposes fatal flaws that warrant serious consideration and urgent action by health officials, doctors and the public. hen my son began his routine vaccination series at age two months, I did not know there were any risks associated with immunisations. But the clinic's literature contained a contradiction. The chances of a serious adverse reac- tion to the DPT vaccine were one in 1,750, while the chances of dying from pertussis were one in several million. When I pointed this out to the physician, he angrily disagreed and stormed out of the room, mumbling, "I guess I should read that some- time..." Soon thereafter I learned of a child who had been permanently disabled by a vaccine, so I decided to investigate for myself. My findings have so alarmed me that I feel compelled to share them; hence this report. Health authorities credit vaccines for disease declines, and assure us of their safety and effectiveness. Yet these seemingly rock-solid assumptions are directly contradicted by health statistics, medical studies, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, and reputable research scientists from around the world. In fact, infectious diseases declined steadily for decades prior to the introduction of vaccinations. US doctors report thousands of serious vaccine reactions each year, including hundreds of deaths and permanent disabilities. Fully vaccinated pop- ulations have experienced epidemics, and researchers attribute dozens of chronic immuno- logical and neurological conditions to mass immunisation programs. There are hundreds of published medical studies documenting vaccine failure and adverse effects, and dozens of books written by doctors, researchers and independent investigators that reveal serious flaws in immunisation theory and practice. Ironically, most paediatricians and parents are completely unaware of these findings. However, this has begun to change in recent years as a growing number of parents and healthcare providers around the world are becoming aware of the problems and are starting to ques- tion the use of widespread, mandatory vaccinations. My point is not to tell anyone whether or not to vaccinate, but rather, with the utmost urgency, to point out some very good reasons why everyone should examine the facts before deciding whether or not to submit to the procedure. As a new parent I was shocked to discover the absence of a legal mandate or professional ethic requiring paediatricians to be fully informed, and to see first-hand the prevalence of physicians who are applying practices based on incomplete information—and, in some cases, outright misinformation. Though only a brief introduction, this report contains sufficient evidence to warrant fur- ther investigation by all concerned, which I highly recommend. You will find that this is the only way to get an objective view, as the controversy is a highly emotional one. A note of caution... Be careful trying to discuss this subject with a paediatrician. Most have staked their identities and reputations on the presumed safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and thus have difficulty acknowledging evidence to the contrary. The first pae- diatrician I attempted to share my findings with yelled angrily at me when I calmly brought up the subject. The misconceptions have very deep roots. by Alan Phillips © 1996, Feb 1997 Vaccine Awareness PO Box 62282 Durham, NC 27715-2282, USA E-mail: aphillip@email.unc.edu www.unc.edu/~aphillip/www/vaccine/informed.htm by Alan Phillips © 1996, Feb 1997 VACCINATION MYTH #1: "Vaccines are completely safe." ..or are they? The FDA's VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Effects Reporting System) receives about 11,000 reports of serious adverse reactions to vaccination annually, some 1% (112+) of which are deaths from vaccine reactions.' The majority of these reports are made by doctors, and NEXUS - 21 CONTRADICTIONS BETWEEN MEDICAL SCIENCE & IMMUNISATION POLICY OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 1997