Science is a powerful tool. A tool can be used for good, or it can be used improperly, which can result in significant harm. True science is the observation of causes and reactions in a controlled setting, or in a setting carefully described to understand probable cause. We have grown up in the age of science. We are familiar with the idea of looking for clues as we watch our favorite detective shows and murder mysteries on TV. However, many of us do not take the time to look for clues ourselves, but we trust others to tell us what the evidence is. There is no shame in asking questions. When evidence is presented, questions should be asked, just like questions are asked in TV shows. When it comes to science and your body, you need to be the one to ask the questions.
Questions have been asked for many years regarding the effectiveness of vaccinations. To evaluate the evidence, the United States government established the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS)( https://vaers.hhs.gov/) in 1990 as a database for reporting adverse events directly related to a vaccination. Since 1990, more than 2.5 million adverse events have been reported. This number of adverse events certainly justify asking questions, but how to answer those questions is more challenging.
The gold standard, or “ideal” situation, for scientific study is to have a control group and a test group. In asking the question, “Is this vaccine safe to give to a child?” – how do you have a control group and a test group? Would a parent volunteer their child to be the test subject of an untested substance? Typically, the answer is “no.” So, how do we evaluate the safety of a vaccine? Since vaccines have been around for more than 50 years, there are records that can help bring clarity to this question. Those documents are now becoming part of public record.
A new documentary titled “An Inconvenient Study,” (available on YouTube) presents the recent history of an important research project designed to evaluate the safety of childhood vaccinations. The study completed by the Henry Ford Health Systems of Michigan reviewed the health history of 18,000 children. Sixteen thousand were vaccinated and two thousand were unvaccinated. The results showed a 250% increased risk of chronic health problems among vaccinated children compared to unvaccinated children. The complete study was published on the US Senate website by Senator Ron Johnson because the original researchers were not willing to publish the results. This documentary provides access to the resources for each of us to be able to ask more questions.
In a follow-up podcast (https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/) #555, Del Bigtree noted there are additional studies that have been done that show increased risk related to vaccinations. A 2017 science article authored by Mawson evaluated vaccinated vs. unvaccinated children in Mississippi and found increased rates of chronic illness among the vaccinated. Another study authored by Lyons-Weiler in 2020 looked at children in Oregon and those who were vaccinated had more doctor visits and illness compared to those unvaccinated. Another 2020 study authored by Hooker and Miller observed increased risk for asthma, ear infections, or developmental delay with increased number of vaccinations received. Science is providing an answer to the question, “Is this vaccine safe to give to a child?” The answer raises even more questions and a lot of intense emotions.
Another important question to ask is, “What additional ways can I help my child have a strong immune system and be as healthy as possible?” Nutrition is designed to support a healthy body. The immune system cannot do its job without the right vitamins and minerals. A vaccination never provides vitamins and minerals to help the immune system get stronger. When you feed the body what it needs to grow strong and respond quickly, then you will have less illness and chronic disease. While this article focused on the impact of vaccinations on children, the same question must be asked about vaccinations at any age. There is no shame in asking questions.
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