actually they are still giving the live polio vaccine, I discussed this with my GP just a few weeks ago as polio, tetanus anddiphtheria are the only ones we are remotely considering giving our daughter (3.5 yrs) and she said it would be next year before the injectable (killed) polio would be available for free. She did say I could buy it now if I wanted to but we may not do it at all so we are in no rush...
At 2:39 PM +1000 29/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >>I also choose to vaccinate my children and myself >> (working in the healthcare field) as I believe the benefit to the >> greater whole (community) outweighs any possible adverse reaction from >> the vaccination. I have made an informed choice and should the >> unthinkable happen I would in no way feel guilty for my choice. I >> suggest that each individual needs to know that they can accept the >> consequences of their own decisions either way. >> Regards Fiona Rumble > >I think it is important to remember that there have been many factors involved >in dangerous diseases being irradicated, hygeine the main reason. There are >many many people including health professionals that do not believe that >vaccinations are the main reason that diseases have been wiped out, infact for >a long time the only cases of polio in Australia were due to the live vaccine >given ( yes, I know it is no longer given, just using an example). > >I don't think it is a true statement to say that vaccines are of benefit to >the greater community, especially at the potential risk to a childs life. > >Love Abby - who was trying to stay out of this controversial >topic......but.......... >-- >This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- Jo Bourne Virtual Artists Pty Ltd -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
