Saying No to Vaccines; A Resource Guide for All Ages 9780979091049

Do you believe: • Vaccines are responsible for the eradication of diseases, such as polio and smallpox. • Vaccines have

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Copyright © 2008
Disclaimer
A Note to Readers
Acknowledgments
DEDICATION
Special Dedication
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
Foreword by Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, MD
1 Decisions About Vaccination Whom Should You Trust?
Immunization: Reality Behind the Myth
Ten Reasons to Say “No"
2 A (Short) History of Mandatory Vaccination
3 Refuting the 25 Most Common Arguments Supporting Vaccination
1. Vaccines are safe.
2. Vaccines are effective and save millions of lives per year around the world.
3. Serious adverse events following vaccination are rare
4. Vaccination has been demonstrated to be one of the most effective medical interventions known to mankind. The eradication of smallpox demonstrates this accomplishment♦
5. Vaccine-induced antibodies provide protection against infection, disability and death caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Antibodies are a sign of protection*
6. Arguments against vaccination are irrational
7. Vaccine-preventable diseases of childhood can be serious. If your child is not vaccinated, they could contract one of these illnesses and die.
8, Parents who believe chickenpox is a benign disease and that the vaccine is not necessary are putting their children at considerable risk.
FACTS ABOUT CHICKENPOX AND THE CHICKENPOX VACCINE:
9. No child should be denied the benefits of vaccination.
10. Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective interventions in all of health care.
11. There is no evidence that vaccination harms the immune system.
12. There is no evidence that vaccination can lead to chronic disease.
13. There is no evidence that vaccination is linked with the development of asthma.
14. There is no evidence that vaccination can lead to allergies.
15. The traces of additives found in vaccines are inconsequential and non-toxic*.
16. The stray viruses sometimes found in vaccines are harmless.
17. Vaccines cannot cause the diseases they are designed to prevent.
18. We must continue to vaccinate against polio until the WHO declares the virus is eradicated. After all, polio is just a plane ride away.
19. Everyone must be vaccinated to protect everyone else.
20. Pertussis (whooping cough) is serious and children are at risk of dying from this infection.
21. The pertussis vaccine is safe. After all, it has been FDA-approved for use since the 1940s.
22. Due to concerns about the whole-cell pertussis vaccine, a new, acellular pertussis vaccine was licensed in 1991. The DTaP vaccine is safe and effective.
24. The incidence of pertussis is on the rise. Adolescents need to be revaccinated to prevent outbreaks of pertussis.
25. There is no relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism.
4 Vaccine Exemptions:
How to Legally Avoid Vaccinations*
Types of Exemptions
Philosophical Exemptions
Religious Exemptions
Medical Exemptions
Proof of Immunity Exemption
Care of Your Exemption Papers
5 VACCINE EXEMPTIONS FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES*
Question: Is there an exemption for the annual TB test for healthcare workers?
Question: Is there an exemption for the annual flu shot for those who work in hospitals?
Question: Is there an exemption for the annual flu shot for those who work in a nursing home?
Question: Who is at risk of contracting hepatitis A? Is the vaccine necessary?
II. Vaccine Exemptions and Divorce
Question: Is there a way to ensure that my spouse and I will not have a disagreement over vaccines—especially if we divorce?
Question: I am getting divorced. My spouse and I disagree over the need for vaccines for our children. How do I avoid court-ordered vaccines during divorce proceedings?
III. Other Special Circumstances:
Question: Can exemptions used for primary school be used as exemptions for college?
Question: What vaccine exemptions are available for daycare or for private schools?
Question: Is there an exemption for the annual flu and pneumonia shot for nursing home residents?
Question: Does the law provide for exemptions for those in correctional centers?
Question: Does the law provide for exemptions for developmentally disabled residents?
Question: I am required to travel overseas for my job. Do I have rights to refuse travel vaccinations that are suggested / recommended / required by my employer?
Question: There are many recommended travel vaccines. Are these required or can I avoid them?
Question: Are vaccine exemptions available for foreign adults who want to immigrate to the U.S.?
Question: Are there exemptions for children who are being adopted?
Question: Are there exemptions for children being adopted from outside the country?
Question: Are there vaccination exemptions for persons in the military?
Question: What is the military punishment for refusing the anthrax vaccine?
Question: Are there vaccination exemptions for military assessions?
Question: Are there vaccination exemptions for civilian employees, military contract workers and their family members?
Question: Are there vaccination exemptions for military
school teachers and daycare workers?
Question: Are there vaccination exemptions for military children and other family members of military personnel?
6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VACCINATIONS
7 Selected Articles by Dr Tenpenny
The Importance of Fever
A Brief Overview of The Flu: Past and Present
Flu Shots: They Don’t Work
Flu Shots: The Manipulation of Annual Campaigns
Flu Shots: Beware of Toxic Additives
MINIMIZING FOOD-BORNE RISKS:
PROTECT AGAINST MOSQUITO RISKS:
Vaccinations and Overseas Travel
8 GLOSSARY
Addendum A-Childhood
Addendum B-Adolescent
Addendum C-by State
Addendum D-EU
Addendum E-Prices
Addendum F-Ingredients
Addendum G-by Vaccine
Addendum I-Decline Graphs
Addendum J-References
Addendum K-OSHA
Addendum L-Adoption
Addendum M-Philosophical Exemption
Addendum N-Refusal
Addendum O-Injury Act
Addendum P-Titer Table
Addendum Q-Hosp Empl
Addendum R-College
Addendum S-Parent Support
Recommended Books
Addendum T-Pre-Vaccine
Addendum U-Quick Refs
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