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Measles is one the most contagious diseases on the planet.
It spreads easily through the air and attacks respiratory tracts. The virus can be contracted by someone up to two hours after an infected person has left a room, says UNICEF. Measles is deadly, too. The World Health Organization reported approximately 110, 000 people died from measles in 2017, the last year for which this data is available. The vast majority of these deaths were children under the age of five years old.
These deaths and new outbreaks come despite a vaccine that is safe. This vaccine is also nearly universally available in countries that are experiencing sharp increases in measles outbreaks.
It spreads through air and infects the respiratory tract, potentially killing malnourished children or babies too young to be vaccinated. Once infected, there is no specific treatment for measles, so vaccination is a life-saving tool for children.
I also know parents that have children that developed autism just after the MMR vaccine. A perfectly normal interactive child that was happy and playing with others; then immediately after vaccine sitting in a corner wanting nothing to do with anyone and agitated. Never the same child again.
originally posted by: paraphi
The worrying thing is that measles is recurring in the developed world in high numbers (relatively), due to ignorance and apathy around vaccinations.
Ignorance is often based on the myths and pseudo-science peddled by charlatans and quacks. Apathy is often based around poor parenting behaviours and hiding behind herd immunity.
originally posted by: Onlyyouknow
I also know parents that have children that developed autism just after the MMR vaccine. A perfectly normal interactive child that was happy and playing with others; then immediately after vaccine sitting in a corner wanting nothing to do with anyone and agitated. Never the same child again.
originally posted by: Metallicus
originally posted by: paraphi
The worrying thing is that measles is recurring in the developed world in high numbers (relatively), due to ignorance and apathy around vaccinations.
Ignorance is often based on the myths and pseudo-science peddled by charlatans and quacks. Apathy is often based around poor parenting behaviours and hiding behind herd immunity.
That is because of all the unfettered immigration from 3rd world hell holes and not due to lack of vaccinations. If they actually reported the truth it would go against their preferred narratives.
potentially killing malnourished children or babies too young to be vaccinated.
yeah i dont believe you
originally posted by: surfer_soul
a reply to: TinySickTears
yeah i dont believe you
Why would a retired RN come on here and lie about the cases they know of?
Are they a quack or snake oil salesmen with a book to sell? Or is it possible they have genuine concerns regarding the safety for some vaccines on some people?
Wouldn’t malnourished children have a weakened immune system? Very young baby’s also wouldn’t have a strong immune system but if they are to young to be vaccinated what can you do?
originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
a reply to: gallop
I agree I didn't even know there was "another" measles...everyone I knew had german measles and wondered for a long time why people were apparently dying! We used to have measles parties