Vaccines and the world

[KayCSmommy]

We went to the doctor's today to get my son's ears checked because he had a really nasty double ear infection. I hadn't been to the doctors since he was 23 months old. So we were sitting in the waiting room of the pediatrics and noticed not one but five signs about vaxing. In fact other than one stating not to let sick children play the toys; all the posters where about vaxing. These were all new signs and were not there last time we were there. (is there something going on that would make them plaster the was with vaccine warnings and information?) Then my boyfriend noticed a new framed sign right above the door to go back to the doctor's office that said... "For the parents that choose not to vaccinate your children, you have to thank the parents who do vaccinate their children because they are the ones protecting your children!" It just blew me away that they would put something like that in their office. It is hard not to have non-vaxed kids, how do you all do it? Every time I tell someone that I don't vax (usually the ones who ask, like doctors, WIC, etc.,) they give me dirty looks, or lecture me. Then if other parents find out that I don't vax they freak out and won't let their child play with my son. (I have been called a neglector, and a parasite) So I have learned not to tell people that I don't vax. (the sad part is my son has had most of his vax's because until I found this forum I wasn't even aware that I had the choice in the matter) Anyway how do you deal with the way people act toward you when you do not vax? My boyfriend is trying to talk me into just vaccinating my son so we don't have to deal with all the negativity.

[pantufla]

Originally Posted by KayCSmommy

My boyfriend is trying to talk me into just vaccinating my son so we don't have to deal with all the negativity.

We don't talk about it. To anyone. If anyone asks me I will tell them that my kids are "up to date". It's none of their business.

I've also managed to surroud myself with a group of like-minded mamas. That helps.

[Pariah]

Same as above...we don't volunteer the info. Family knows, but they're supportive of all of our parenting choices so it wasn't an issue when it came to telling them. If anyone else asks, DS is up to date.

[Gitti]

I do hope your bf is not serious about vaccinating the child just to avoid negative remarks. That would be sad.

It is not an issue in our house. I think all of the friends of one dd who has two vaccine free kids, know. But it is never mentioned. I think dd would immediately put a stop to the discussion. My second dd has a son who was vaxed up to a certain age and then she stopped. She has never told anyone, so it's not an issue for her either.

I am very outspoken if asked. I don't hide the truth ever. But I simply say what I have to say and then people can do as they please. No one would ever even try to talk to me like that because I would not put up with it. I would immediately put an end to the discussion.

[Ncheathen]

Don't sweat it.

They are ignorent.

You know what you are doing and you are the one in charge of your child health.

I wouldn't take any "lectures".

[Scattershoot]

a new framed sign right above the door to go back to the doctor's office that said... "For the parents that choose not to vaccinate your children, you have to thank the parents who do vaccinate their children because they are the ones protecting your children!"

Are we in 3rd grade? I guess when the "science" no longer works you can always resort to "my dad can beat your dad up."

Anyway how do you deal with the way people act toward you when you do not vax?

I have an advantage in that I was vaccine injured and it is physically visible. I just show it to people and say, "This is what happened to me after just one shot. Imagine what can happen to a tiny child who is receiving several shots at once." People are very careful with what they say after that. If I didn't have this to show, I'd probably pick my battles a little more because the adamant pro-vax believers can be like a brick wall I'd rather not bang my head against too often.

There are those who will always just do what they are told and really never realize that, and then there will be those who see things differently for any number of reasons. Those who see things differently are the world changers.

[nicoliani]

So I have learned not to tell people that I don't vax.

There is pride in knowledge and people that question and stand up for their beliefs. Don't let anyone scare you or insult you. Mankind have the cause to neglect autism, adhd, add, cancer, diabetes, depression, lower IQ and all other defects linked to vaccination as long there is corner to put the innocent that have been harmed.

"For the parents that choose not to vaccinate your children, you have to thank the parents who do vaccinate their children because they are the ones protecting your children!"

This is offensive and discriminating, I would like to see a picture of this signs. This should be reported and anyone should file a complaint to the discrimination representative or any other actions should be taken.

[Jasmyn's Mum]

I tell people with confidence that dd is unvaxed. I educate myself because knowledge is power. I will NOT try to hide it or keep my mouth shut on the matter because I want the world to know the truth about vaccines for the sake of our children and all future generations. I give people websites to check out and book suggestions. If people aren't willing to listen, that is their choice.

[KayCSmommy]

Originally Posted by nicoliani

There is pride in knowledge and people that question and stand up for their beliefs. Don't let anyone scare you or insult you. Mankind have the cause to neglect autism, adhd, add, cancer, diabetes, depression, lower IQ and all other defects linked to vaccination as long there is corner to put the innocent that have been harmed.



This is offensive and discriminating, I would like to see a picture of this signs. This should be reported and anyone should file a complaint to the discrimination representative or any other actions should be taken.

My boyfriend corrected me on what the sign says, we can't remember exactly word for word what it said, but he says it went more like this...
"For those parents who choose not to vaccinate their children, you should thank those who do, because they save us all (or protect us all)."
I was offended by the sign and couldn't believe that they had it up. It was right above the door to walk in the little waiting rooms, where you talk to the doctor. Their are several doctors that practice there and I like my son's ped. (The first one we saw there pretty much told me the same thing as she walked out the door all flustered because I refused to give him his shots) The next doctor we tried in the practice we liked and she has never said anything negative towards us not continuing to Vaccinate Ky.
The next time that we are there I will take a picture of it, I wanted to while I was there but I unfortunately didn't have my camera with me at that time.

[Deborah]

Came across this article today:
http://www.beyondconformity.co.nz/_b...natural_prozac

subject: there are a lot of people who profit if we feel helpless, cowed, under attack, unsure of ourselves.

[kangaroomum25]

Has anybody had any problems with being too outspoken?

[motherearthdancer]

If people believe that vaccines work so well why do they care to even bother those of us who choose not to? I love it when they say I'm putting their child @ risk if I don't! Come on now! Where is you confidence? Diseases are tragic & sad no matter what!

[Deborah]

no, diseases are worse once there is a vaccine available.

Remember when CP was a minor childhood illness? Now we have "outbreaks" of CP and the CDC comes and investigates.