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and leukemia and brain, colon and lymphatic cancer. Then they throw in the heavy metals mercury and aluminum. Thimerosal is the form of mercury used in vaccines. OK, I know, thimerosal has been removed form our childhood vaccines. Or has it? The truth is that it is now kept below a new lower level. And don’t be fooled – mercury is still present in vaccines given to adults and in every flu vaccine! This list of side effects associated with the vaccine comes directly from the CDC’s handout on the DTaP vaccine. It is here provided verbatim.
Mild Problems (Common) •Fever (up to about 1 child in 4)
•Redness or swelling where the shot was given (up to about 1 child in 4) •Soreness or tenderness where the shot was given (up to about 1 child in 4) These problems occur more often after the 4th and 5th doses of the DTaP series than after earlier doses. Sometimes the 4th or 5th dose of DTaP vaccine is fol- lowed by swelling of the entire arm or leg in which the shot was given, lasting 1-7 days (up to about 1 child in 30). Other mild problems include: •Fussiness (up to about 1 child in 3) •Tiredness or poor appetite (up to about 1 child in 10) •Vomiting (up to about 1 child in 50)
These problems generally occur 1-3 days after the shot. Moderate Problems (Uncommon)
•Seizure (jerking or staring) (about 1 child out of 14,000) •Non-stop crying, for 3 hours or more (up to about 1 child out of 1,000) •High fever, over 105oF (about 1 child out of 16,000)
Severe Problems (Very Rare)
•Serious allergic reaction (less than 1 out of a million doses) Several other severe problems have been reported after DTaP vaccine. These
include: - Long-term seizures, coma, or lowered consciousness - Permanent brain damage.
These are so rare it is hard to tell if they are caused by the vaccine. The CDC handout goes on to discuss the National Vaccine Injury Compensa-
tion Program. “In the rare event that you or your child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, a federal program has been created to help pay for the care of those who have been harmed. For details about the National Vaccine Injury Compen- sation Program, call 1-800-338-2382 or visit the program’s website at www.
hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation.” So what is the risk that your 7th through 12th grader will contract the dis-
ease and suffer serious long term damage, injury or death? Virtually zero! The disease is self-limiting in this age group. That means the cough runs its course and the immune system finally eliminates it. The only risk of serious issues arising as a result of the infection are found in the infant and senior populations. Sim- ply practicing common sense and keeping the immunocompromised individuals away from anyone displaying cough or cold symptoms is enough to prevent the transmission of the disease to someone at higher risk. The fact is that pertussis incidence is cyclical, even among fully vaccinated
populations. Since the early 1980s, reported pertussis incidence has increased cyclically with peaks occurring every 3-4 years. We are at the peak of one of these cycles. We are going to see more cases this year, that’s just the way it is! The last thing I want to cover is a couple of very important facts. The state’s
new legislature does not go into effect until the Fall of the 2011-2012 school year, not this year. Most importantly, this new legislation does not supersede the state law that allows for exemptions. In California 3 exemptions are avail- able, medical, religious and philosophical. All you have to do is sign the waiver available through the school and your child can attend school without the new “mandated” vaccine. Dr. Donohoe is a family practice chiropractor who specializes in the unique needs
of pregnant women and children. His office is located at 41880 Kalmia St., Suite 135 in Murrieta. He can be reached at 951-677-6500 or through his website at www.
DonohoeChiropractic.com.
Upcoming Events at Michelle’s Place
Thursday, November 18 at Michelle’s Place, 41785 Elm St. #305 - Murrieta at 7pm – 8:30pm Robin Maupin, founder of OASIS (Ovarian Awareness Support Involvement & Survivorship) will be discussing facts about ovarian cancer such as rate of incidence, who is at risk, lowering risk, early de- tection, symptoms and what to do when you are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Robin is a 12 year survivor who founded OASIS of Southern California 8 years ago. Oasis is a non-profit organization which provides support for numerous women in the Riverside and San Bernardino area who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This educational seminar is free. For more information contact Michelle’s Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center at 951-304-1280 or visit the website at
www.michellesplace.org
Michelle’s Place now has three self-help groups available!
Our Self-Help Groups are led by trained facilitators who are breast cancer survi- vors. The Self-Help Groups give you an opportunity to talk to other women on a
similar journey. It’s an accepting and
supportive environment for women who have been recently diagnosed, currently going through treatment and survivors of breast cancer. The ses- sions offer women the opportunity to be open with their experiences, con- cerns and questions and to learn from and support each other. • Evening - 1st Wednesday @ 7:00pm – Everyone is welcome • Daytime - 2nd Wednesday @ 1:00pm – Everyone is welcome • Under 40 - 3rd Wednesday @ 7:00pm - This group is limited to women who are 40years old and younger so they can focus on topics specific to this age group (including child-rearing). All groups are facilitated at the Mi- chelle’s Place offices located at 41785 Elm St. #305, Murrieta. To learn more about our facilitators visit our website at www.michellesplace. org or call the offices at 951-304- 1280.
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