Tag: herd immunity
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Australia’s Vaccination Policy: A Model for Other Nations?
Get Pregnant Fast Australia is taking a firm stance against parents who choose not to vaccinate their children, raising an important question: should other nations, like the United States, follow suit? In a significant policy shift, Australia is set to implement a measure early this year that will deny benefits to parents who refuse vaccinations…
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7 Sarcastic Reasons to Avoid Vaccinating Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get one thing straight: I am a firm believer in vaccination. It’s vital to state that upfront. I have faith in science and the dedicated medical professionals who tirelessly work to prevent diseases that can easily be avoided. However, there are a few anti-vaccine myths that need to be debunked. First…
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Mother Shares Heart-wrenching Photos of Her Infant with Whooping Cough to Encourage Vaccination
Get Pregnant Fast In an era where vaccines are readily available, it’s shocking that some parents still opt not to protect their children from preventable diseases. One mother is taking a brave stand by sharing emotional images of her infant battling whooping cough, aiming to remind all parents that vaccination is crucial—not just for their…
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New Research Validates What We Suspected: Anti-Vaccine Movement Poses Health Risks to All
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, whenever a measles or pertussis outbreak occurs, the usual suspects—anti-vaccine advocates—are often blamed. It stands to reason that individuals who forgo vaccinations without medical justification would play a significant role in the spread of these preventable diseases. However, until now, we lacked concrete data to substantiate this claim. A…
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Anti-Vaxxer Changes Her Perspective After Family Illness
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking turnaround, a self-identified “anti-vaxxer” has shifted her stance on vaccinations after her entire family fell ill. It takes a unique kind of strength to defy overwhelming medical consensus and disregard the advice of countless healthcare professionals, but that’s exactly what Jenna Thompson did when she opted against vaccinating her…
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Parents Face Suspended Jail Time Over Vaccination Refusal
Get Pregnant Fast In a notable case from France, a couple has been handed a suspended jail sentence for their refusal to vaccinate their young children against critical diseases such as polio, tetanus, and diphtheria. This incident highlights that the anti-vaccine movement is not just a phenomenon limited to the United States. The parents, Jean…
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Conversations with a Non-Vaccinating Parent: Insights Worth Considering
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I had an eye-opening discussion with a parent who has chosen not to vaccinate her children. As someone who has read the prevailing narratives around anti-vaxxers—often labeling them as selfish or uninformed—I wanted to understand her perspective. Some of her thoughts resonated with me, while others made me pause for reflection.…
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A Mother’s Heartbreaking Video Reveals the Harsh Truth of Caring for a Baby with Whooping Cough
Get Pregnant Fast In an effort to raise awareness about the seriousness of whooping cough, an Australian mother recently shared a gut-wrenching video of her four-month-old son gasping for air during a coughing fit. Rebecca Thompson filmed this distressing moment 23 days after her child first exhibited symptoms of pertussis, hoping to show other parents…
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New Legislation May Require Anti-Vaccination Parents to Take Science Courses
Get Pregnant Fast In an era where misinformation can spread like wildfire, the debate over vaccinating children remains a hot-button issue. Despite the resurgence of diseases once thought to be eradicated, many parents continue to refuse vaccinations, clinging to debunked theories and unfounded fears. Countries like Australia have already stopped providing benefits to families who…
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Mumps Outbreak: A Testimony to Vaccine Effectiveness Amidst Anti-Vaxxer Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast When you hear about mumps, your mind likely jumps to the MMR vaccine, not an outbreak. However, mumps outbreaks are more common than you might think. The CDC reported 5,311 cases last year, primarily in college towns. This year has already seen a surge, with January bringing 495 cases across 27 states.…