Misconceptions about Immunization (Quackwatch)

QUACKWATCH.org ^ | Revised April 20th, 2002 | Stephen Barrett, M.D.

[Sabertooth]

I thought this needed posting, given all of the anti-vaccination tinfoil fluttering around FR.

[Sabertooth]

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[Sabertooth]

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[okie01]

"I thought this needed posting, given all of the anti-vaccination tinfoil fluttering around FR."

Did you ping Former Lurker? He's got a dump truck full of tinfoil...

[Sabertooth]

Did you ping Former Lurker?

Now.

[okie01]

You just destroyed the purpose of your thread...

[petuniasevan]

I remember a kid in my hometown whose parents wouldn't get him the DPT shot. He cut himself on a buried can and got tetanus. That kid went through agony because the parents listened to the rumor mill, not the facts.

Here's a link to stories of the consequences of NOT vaccinating:

http://www.immunize.org/stories/unprot.htm

[deport]

fyi

[PeaceBeWithYou]

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This should be a riot if he's not gotten himself banned.

[petuniasevan]

I sure wish the chickenpox vaccine had existed when I was in the military. Somehow I contracted it in March 1988. Poorman got it from me. Both of us recovered OK except...

I have shingles attacks every so often. The rash has come up twice in the past 10 years, but the worst part is the pain along nerve endings in my throat, back, and ribs. Feels like I swallowed a knife. 3 days ago was the last episode.

Not telling you this for sympathy - just for facts. The fact is that I would run out and get a chickenpox shot this MOMENT if it would do any good against the shingles!

[Aggie Mama]

Thanks for all of this, Sabertooth. Lots of info to read.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Saber. Bump

[woofie]

Thanks... Great Post!

[discostu]

Count down to shillhood. That is the inevitable result, you will be labeled a shill by the shillmaster (because that's what shillmasters do). Have fun.

[woofie]

Need to also thank the poster

[bonesmccoy]

For your information:
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Am J Clin Dermatol 2002;3(9):591-8 Related Articles, Links


Oral antivirals revisited in the treatment of herpes zoster: what do they accomplish?

Nikkels AF, Pierard GE.

Department of Dermatopathology, University Medical Center, Sart Tilman, Liege, Belgium.

Oral antiviral agents currently represent the most important therapeutic keystone in the treatment of herpes zoster. Three oral antiviral agents are available for the treatment of herpes zoster: acyclovir, its derivative valacyclovir, and famciclovir. Meta-analysis of published data has shown that oral acyclovir significantly reduces various herpes zoster-related symptoms as well as the duration, intensity and prevalence of zoster-associated pain (ZAP). However, this drug does not influence postherpetic neuralgia. The newer agents famciclovir and valacyclovir exhibit a better oral bioavailability than acyclovir. These agents have demonstrated similar efficacy to acyclovir with ZAP and they require less frequent administration. When initiated within 72 hours, oral antiviral therapy of herpes zoster is beneficial in selected, elderly immunocompetent patients, reducing the duration and intensity of ZAP and providing more rapid skin lesion healing. Oral antivirals are also of benefit in immunocompromised patients with uncomplicated herpes zoster. However, signs of cutaneous and visceral dissemination should be monitored; if signs occur, intravenous antiviral therapy is indicated.

PMID: 12444801 [PubMed - in process]

[bonesmccoy]

Good show!

Strong work!

Stay the course...

Join the war on bioterror!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks for the info.