Posts by ma2two

More important than the cause is the cure. I think probiotics would be very helpful. VSL#3 contains 450 Billion CFU per packet, which is higher than any other probiotic brand that I know of. The unflavored can be mixed with food such...

Both kids had chickenpox, because I took them to a chickenpox party.   One child and I and I had H1N1 flu before the vaccine came out (but we wouldn't have gotten the vaccine anyway). We just rested at home, no treatment...

That sounds like just what I need to set me straight. Thanks.   Edited to add: Darn, that link didn't work. I guess I'll keep on not vaccinating my kids.

You can tell the doctor you are delaying, but the important thing to tell him is that you know for sure you don't want any vaccines at that visit.   I think your life will be easier if you stop telling anyone in real life...

Why are you considering any vaccines if you think they will harm your children?   I think you will have an easier time with the pediatrician if you go into the appointment knowing exactly what you want. The doctor will sense...

These are the vaccines that are available in the U.S. http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/ucm093833.htm   I agree with anj_rn. Selective vaxers are at a very high risk of having mistakes made....

I've never heard anyone put it that way. That's a lot to consider. Thank you.

Quote: Originally Posted by Minerva23  What I read was that these pertussis cases are caused by B. parapertussis. The regular pertussis vaccine does not work. Wanna bet the next vaccine that comes out on the market...

Quote: Originally Posted by nutritionjulia   It's a bit like wearing your seatbelt every time you drive somewhere. Are you saying the hepatitis B vaccine is as safe as wearing a...

I've seen this before. The CDC has been admitting for awhile that pertussis outbreaks have nothing to do with unvaccinated people.   But I'm wondering, why is the CDC admitting that unvaccinated people aren't to blame? Is it...