My husband caught measles as a small toddler. His mother then caught it as well while she was pregnant. That baby, my husband's future sister, was born deaf and with life long kidney problems that eventually killed her at age 50. All because when my husband and I were children, there was NOT a measles vaccine available yet. I thank God there are measles vaccines available now so that others don't have to go down this same path. My sister-in-law was one of the most joyful people I've ever met. I miss her. She suffered much. Why would people choose to let their children or future children suffer like this when vaccines can prevent it.
Heartbreaking I know for your family Joanna. It is mind boggling when people ignore the science, especially when coming from a person like Dr Smith who is a woman of both science and faith.
I think some desperately want something to blame other than their own family genetics. I have an acquaintance who vehemently buys in to the vaccine autism connection based on their son’s severe challenges. To look closer to home at their family history of health and mental challenges is too much to bear.
Junk science and conspiracy theories based on no information, inaccurate information, and/or less than adequate research can cause innocent people to suffer or die. Vaccines can prevent people from suffering and dying. I support excellent research and excellent science as THIS has been proven over and over again to help people and myself. Thank you Emily Smith and so many others I know who are supporters of excellent science and who get the GOOD, ACCURATE information out there to the public. You great healthcare people and workers can sleep well at night knowing you have contributed to saving lives! Every day we appreciate your work and care for others.
. In 1984, in India, my husband and I adopted a 5 year old daughter to complete our family of two sons . India had a fairly well developed vaccination programme and it did not occur to me that she may not have had her vaccinations. One year later, caught the measles . She had a fever that suddenly shot up and she had internal hemorrhage and we could not save her. We were shocked , it was such a loss. . My Mother in law pooh poohed vaccines saying that none of her children ever had them and they are Ok. But in fact she had nine children and only 5 grew to adulthood. She was one of 14 children of which 5 grew to adult hood and of those 5 one died at age 28. With vaccines the death rate of children in India has drastically reduced .
My husband caught measles as a small toddler. His mother then caught it as well while she was pregnant. That baby, my husband's future sister, was born deaf and with life long kidney problems that eventually killed her at age 50. All because when my husband and I were children, there was NOT a measles vaccine available yet. I thank God there are measles vaccines available now so that others don't have to go down this same path. My sister-in-law was one of the most joyful people I've ever met. I miss her. She suffered much. Why would people choose to let their children or future children suffer like this when vaccines can prevent it.
Heartbreaking I know for your family Joanna. It is mind boggling when people ignore the science, especially when coming from a person like Dr Smith who is a woman of both science and faith.
I think some desperately want something to blame other than their own family genetics. I have an acquaintance who vehemently buys in to the vaccine autism connection based on their son’s severe challenges. To look closer to home at their family history of health and mental challenges is too much to bear.
Junk science and conspiracy theories based on no information, inaccurate information, and/or less than adequate research can cause innocent people to suffer or die. Vaccines can prevent people from suffering and dying. I support excellent research and excellent science as THIS has been proven over and over again to help people and myself. Thank you Emily Smith and so many others I know who are supporters of excellent science and who get the GOOD, ACCURATE information out there to the public. You great healthcare people and workers can sleep well at night knowing you have contributed to saving lives! Every day we appreciate your work and care for others.
. In 1984, in India, my husband and I adopted a 5 year old daughter to complete our family of two sons . India had a fairly well developed vaccination programme and it did not occur to me that she may not have had her vaccinations. One year later, caught the measles . She had a fever that suddenly shot up and she had internal hemorrhage and we could not save her. We were shocked , it was such a loss. . My Mother in law pooh poohed vaccines saying that none of her children ever had them and they are Ok. But in fact she had nine children and only 5 grew to adulthood. She was one of 14 children of which 5 grew to adult hood and of those 5 one died at age 28. With vaccines the death rate of children in India has drastically reduced .
Hi Emily!
Do you have any concerns about vaccinations becoming unavailable with RFK Jr. in charge of HHS (that really does hurt to type)?
Thanks for all you do!
Kayla