Vaccination/Immunization -- Why is there a problem?

ribbons · 09-26-2010, 12:38 PM

I've always had my children vaccinated on schedule, on the advice of their pediatrician who is an immunology specialist and member of several child protective committees. I realize vaccines are not totally safe, but in my opinion they are much more safe than contracting the diseases they protect against. I think well-intentioned parents who opt out of vaccinating their children should take into account that as vaccination rates drop, the immunity of the community at large weakens and their unprotected children (along with the elderly and immunity-compromised people) will be the most vulnerable in a potential outbreak.

09-26-2010, 12:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	I've always had my children vaccinated on schedule, on the advice of their pediatrician who is an immunology specialist and member of several child protective committees. I realize vaccines are not totally safe, but in my opinion they are much more safe than contracting the diseases they protect against. I think well-intentioned parents who opt out of vaccinating their children should take into account that as vaccination rates drop, the immunity of the community at large weakens and their unprotected children (along with the elderly and immunity-compromised people) will be the most vulnerable in a potential outbreak. Last edited by ribbons; 09-26-2010 at 12:44 PM.