tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3603637020367781614.post4949256090108900351..comments2023-10-18T07:09:37.399-05:00Comments on Mommy, M.D.: Hib infection: what you need to knowMommy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04275102376758783293noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3603637020367781614.post-13790782111373531002009-01-25T08:44:00.000-06:002009-01-25T08:44:00.000-06:00mandi,you're right that our children are less heal...mandi,<BR/>you're right that our children are less healthy. we have enormous problems of premature birth and infant mortality, especially for African American babies and children with low socioeconomic status. obesity and even Type II ("adult onset") diabetes are rampant in children. asthma and food allergies are exploding. <BR/><BR/>but our vaccines are very effective against the specific diseases for which they are designed, both for individual children and at the level of public health. we have far lower rates of measles, rubella, and Hib than european nations. europe experiences frequent outbreaks of these illnesses. they have lower immunization rates, higher infection rates, and comparable rates of autism. but yes, much less obesity and infant mortality.<BR/><BR/>you are right that good nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, and spending time at home with mom rather than in daycare are all extremely beneficial. you are to be strongly commended for your hard work in these ways. these protect against all the conditions i mentioned above, and also provide some defense against infection.<BR/> <BR/>i mourn the actions of the FDA, AAP, drug companies and bad apple physicians that have cost a good deal of public trust. that is not an easy thing to earn back. but i would not describe any of the recommended vaccines as political. many prescription medications, yes. but i don't see the vaccines that way.<BR/><BR/>i'm glad we can air this out a little. there are many people i love and respect who believe differently from me on this issue. mandi, you're one of them. my goal is mutual understanding. so thanks for your help in that.Mommy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04275102376758783293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3603637020367781614.post-27770174839144608692009-01-25T02:14:00.000-06:002009-01-25T02:14:00.000-06:00Hi Brandi...this isn't so much about vaccines, but...Hi Brandi...this isn't so much about vaccines, but I was reading your profile and it said your interests were about peds HIV...can you email me and tell me more? Kthanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3603637020367781614.post-70869809570277495002009-01-24T20:59:00.000-06:002009-01-24T20:59:00.000-06:00Terrific post!! Thanks!!Terrific post!! Thanks!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135006244810784588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3603637020367781614.post-13260047585866511242009-01-24T14:56:00.000-06:002009-01-24T14:56:00.000-06:00wow- that is scary. thanks for the post.it is fru...wow- that is scary. thanks for the post.<BR/>it is frustrating when people choose not to vaccinate, yet do nothing to encourage good health. crappy diets, little exercise, no outside time. <BR/>both sides of the vaccine debate are scary to me. and confusing, yes. we are the most overly vaccinated country, but our children tend to be less healthy than in some european nations. it's hard to weigh out the 'political vaccines' from the truly important ones when they are all presented as necessary and mandatory.<BR/>oh to live in a perfect world, where we could truly believe what we are being fed.<BR/>anyway- this is good information that you have presented-so thanks for passing it on.mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116676892734212010noreply@blogger.com