[Crazieman]

Hmm... “Autism” or Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tuberculosis, Tetanus...

Such a hard choice.

[Black Agnes]

Tell that to someone who’s changing their violent 15yr old’s diapers.

[redgolum]

Well, considering the vaccines are not as effective as advertised (we had a measles outbreak locally two years ago, and every documented case was vaccinated), some parents are opting to pass on the shots.

We worked with out doctor for a modified schedule. I grew up with animals, nine shots in a day is way to much and would be illegal in the EU. But because certain classes will not go back to the pediatrician, it is the way the US does thing.

[grania]

How about choosing vaccines only for the diseases for which there is no cure? I think particularly of TB and Polio. A tetanus shot would be my third choice. That's it. Let the immune system build up. Avoid germ-laden environments. If you get sick take time to heal.

Older US citizens are told we don't have much to worry about if there's a measles outbreak. Why? We've all been exposed to it in our youths.