Monday, March 17, 2008

Top Ten Concerns About the Future of Vaccination

Author: Dan Schultz, DC

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I recently reviewed the Institute for International Research's
article, What Are the Top Ten Challenges Cited By Scientists in
Vaccines Development? . Wow. Oddly, there were no concerns cited
whatsoever regarding the many, many safety issues that stare us
in the face. So, I compiled my own top ten list -- you may call
it a rebuttal or a reality check -- of the concerns for our
future. Top Ten Concerns About the Future of Vaccination, by Dan
Schultz, DC 1. Overvaccination Many scientists have serious
concerns that the human immune and nervous systems did not
evolve with any adaptive mechanisms to parenteral (injected)
administration of substances. We simply don't know what kind of
long-term effects injecting chemicals like formaldehyde,
mercury, aluminum, and many other toxic compounds like
genetically modified, chemically denatured viruses and bacteria
directly into the human blood stream. (See Precautions Not a
Priority and New Study: Americans May Be Overvaccinated)
Vaccination is an offense against nature. In the 1800s, we
started with just one vaccine -- smallpox -- and in 1982, it was
23 doses of seven vaccines. Until recently it was 48 doses of 14
vaccines by age 6 and now they've added annual flu shots for our
kids, HPV and there's more to come. Many more. Meanwhile, there
has never been even one long-term safety study for any vaccine
in the history of vaccines. 2. Aluminum Toxicity It took
hundreds of years to eliminate (and we still haven't fully
accomplished it) mercury from all of medicines "cures." From
Blue mass, to Mercurochrome, to "silver" fillings, to
thimerosal, this extremely neurotoxic chemical has been
approved, used, and banned in so many cases now that pretty much
everyone knows that mercury is not a good thing to have in your
body. What about aluminum? Well, aluminum has been conclusively
linked to Alzheimer's Disease, fibromyalgia, and other
neurological disorders. No one knows what else, because no one
is much interested in studying what happens, especially, when
aluminum is parenterally (injected) into the human system. If
history is any barometer, we do know it will take decades to get
it out of vaccines. (See Is Aluminum the New Thimerosal? and
Aluminum in Vaccines at www.novaccine.com) 3. Microbial
Adaptation Most people already know that flu viruses mutate
faster (See Cause of Flu Epidemics Uncovered) than we can make
vaccine for them, and a lot of it's guesswork anyway. For
example, the medical industry admitted that this year's flu
vaccine was worthless. But there are more serious consequences
for messing with Mother nature. Germs fight back with vengeance.
"Nature abhors a vacuum," University of Texas microbiologist
Danielle Garsin, PhD explains. "If you kill off some of the
harmful bacteria, you leave an opening in which another strain
can take advantage of that situation." The superbugs that
developed as a result have been a frightening example of the
growing problem of antibiotic resistance. (See A Superbug
Evolves). A recent Journal of American Medical Association found
that "strains not included in the Prevnar vaccine were becoming
more numerous and more resistant to standard antibiotics." (See
Drug-Resistant Infections Gaining Traction in U.S.)

Vaccines kill!

4. Immunosupression People are getting more and more sick. We
don't need studies, just ask around. Ask your grandmother, aunts
and uncles how many medications their taking and for how many
illnesses. Ask you high school administrator for the numbers of
students on Ritalin and Anti-depressants. Viera Scheibner, PhD
states "the New England Journal of Medicine published in 1984
that tetanus booster injections result in the same derangement
of T4 and T8 cells as seen in AIDS patients. A 'mysterious' new
syndrome emerged in the US: thousands of children are developing
AIDS symptoms (with deranged T4 and T8 cells) without being HIV
positive. My well-considered opinion is that it comes from that
T (standing for tetanus) in the DPT vaccine." (Viera Scheibner
Quote) 5. Widespread Allergic and Asthmatic Conditions When
substances are parenterally administered into the human blood
stream, the body reacts to the foreign proteins and often
creates an allergy, which is exactly what has been shown to
happen with latex and gelatin, among other ingredients in
vaccines (See Allergy and Vaccinations). One University of
Manitoba researcher found that vaccines can cause an allergic
reaction and researchers are speculating whether children's
immune systems are better able to handle the vaccine's
side-effects when they're older. "Children who have their first
routine vaccination delayed by more than four months cut their
risk of asthma (a form of allergy) in half." Reaction can be
acute and more severe, as well. "Three schoolchildren were taken
to the intensive care of the city hospital with the most serious
allergic reaction - Quincke's edema - after vaccination against
influenza. Three boys aged 7, 10, and 11 were taken to hospital
from three different schools (See Three Children Taken to
Intensive Care After Vaccination Against Influenza). An article
in the Guardian recently stated "The number of people prone to
severe, sometimes fatal, allergic reactions has accelerated
dramatically over the last two years... possible causes could
include pollution or vaccines, but experts stressed more
research needed to be done. Of particular concern is the sharp
rise in the number of young children who are suffering." 6.
Future Pandemics/Epidemics. As one researcher, Andrew Moniotis,
PhD convincingly demonstrates in How to Predict Epidemics, that
it's uncanny how vaccination has preceded epidemics throughout
history. The medical people like to parrot claims that vaccines
have eradicated disease, but it's simply not true. Read your
history. Get educated. While some are already recognize
epidemics of diabetes, obesity, chronic inflammatory disease,
and neurological conditions -- all of which can be linked to
increased vaccinations -- I wonder what other kinds of epidemics
can result from such human experimentation. 7. New Man-Made
Diseases. One must consider the disastrous potential of
"monkeying with nature" and the very real possibility of
creating new and more dangerous organic matter (bacteria or
viruses) that nature did not equip us to handle. No one knows
what will happen, but we do know what happened when they made
the polio vaccine. Millions of doses of the polio vaccine were
contaminated with SV40, a virus picked up from monkey kidney
tissue in vaccine production, it was conclusively determined to
have caused an untold number of cancers. I invite you to
consider the facts involved in the creation of a man-made virus
called the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. I recommend viewing the
video The Origin of AIDS. 8. Full Corporate Control. Many argue
that the pharmaceutical companies already have pervaded all
aspects of health care and government policy-making. No longer
does the government or universities conduct independent studies
on safety or efficacy, but, in most cases, rely on drug company
grants or the drug companies simply do the studies themselves.
Big pharma representatives occupy most government policy-making
positions, and/or influence the decision makers. As in the
recent HPV marketing blitz, the drug companies have massive
monetary resources available to lobby and push their products
through approval and mandates. Nearly every approved vaccine
eventually has been mandated nationwide. But it can get worse.
9. Adult Mandates As the growth potential of the vaccine market
taps out the child/infant demographic, the next target is
adults. Demographic targets have been shifted before. The
Hepatitis B target group was initially adults (IV drug users and
homosexuals) and the drug companies mandated it for newborns
when they couldn't sell enough. Now it appears that adult
revaccination (boosters) and new adult vaccines (like
experimental AIDS vaccines) may be the best financial
opportunity for vaccine manufacturers. Watch for the resurgence
of government fines, tax penalties, jail time, withholding
welfare benefits, etc., and a national registry. 10. The AIDS
Vaccine Because HIV is not the cause of AIDS (See the video HIV:
The Greatest Medical Hoax of Our Time) and simply the scapegoat
for newly named immunosupression, there can never be any
legitimately "effective" vaccine, but political and
profit-making forces will likely create one. And since,
historically, vaccines have proven their ability to cause the
disease they are made to protect people from, lining up and
getting this shot in the arm may be dicey. (See Vaccines That
Caused the Disease They Were Meant to Prevent.)

Investigate Vaccines

About the author:
Dan Schultz, DC is the Founder and President of the World
Association for Vaccine Education at www.novaccine.com

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Tips For Traveling With A Toddler

Author: April Aguren

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Article:
Traveling is an exciting time for the entire family, and if you
are taking a toddler along on the trip, you'll need to plan
ahead with activities, snacks, and all the right tools to stay
organized.

Traveling with kids is much more fun when everyone is
well-prepared for the adventure; this means packing the right
items, making sure there are enough activities to keep the kids
busy, and keeping everyone's safety in mind. Whether you're
planning a short weekend getaway or a few weeks on a family
vacation, here are some simple tips for traveling with a toddler:

1. Car seats, baby carriers, strollers, and booster seats.
Making sure you have a safe car seat, a stroller and booster
seats available, will make it much easier to travel to different
venues with your toddler. Car seats can ensure a safe drive,
while your own collapsible stroller will make it simple to tour
and visit different areas without having to rent equipment.
Leave room in your car to pack the stroller easily, and take
along a booster seat if you have some extra space. You may also
want to bring a sling or baby carrier to reduce the amount of
gear to pack if your child is not too heavy for you to carry.
Most slings can support a child up to 35 lbs. Check with your
sling's/carrier's manufacturer for details.

2. Comfortable clothing. The right outfit for the day of
traveling is important, since you want your toddler to be
comfortable and enjoy the experience. Light-colored clothing
works best, especially if you're traveling to a warmer climate.
You'll want to pack at least two outfits for the days you'll be
traveling on the road or in an airplane, as your toddler may
spill food and drinks on their clothes and that will require an
outfit change.

3. Diaper bags and accessories. You'll need a place to store
those extra diaper bags, toys, videos, snacks, and clothing, so
that everything is within easy reach. If you are traveling by
car or van, pick up an organizer bag that you can just hang over
the car seat, or a tote-style box/organizer that you can slip
into the trunk of the car.

4. Puzzles and games. Puzzles and games will keep your toddler
and kids busy during those very long travel times, so make sure
you're taking along a tote bag of their favorite toys, coloring
books, and games. Games don't have to contain lots of pieces
when you're on the road - think about simple activities such as
coloring books with crayons, picture books, and activity books
that will keep them occupied. You also may want to create a
surprise bag of little games/treats for each hour/certain number
of miles passed. This keeps them entertained and wondering what
will come next.

5. DVDs and media activities. A portable DVD player, an iPod, or
just a simple CD player are other activities that can keep your
toddler and kids occupied on a long trip. Rent some of their
favorite movies for the DVD player, or just pick up some fun
books on tape for them to listen to. These activities can keep
kids busy for a few hours, and are especially valuable for those
extra-long trips.

6. Snacks and food. Taking along enough snacks is essential when
traveling with kids, especially since you don't want to waste
lots of money on food and snacks along the way. Packing your own
snacks and food will also ensure that your kids can eat healthy
when traveling, so think of simple and tasty snacks the whole
family can enjoy. Fruit wedges, granola bars, peanut butter
sandwiches, and even homemade trail mix are great foods for
traveling, and can make long hours of traveling much more fun.

7. Immunizations and medical records. If you're traveling out of
the country, you'll need to have your kids immunized against
various diseases and conditions, but you'll also want to have
everyone get a health checkup before leaving and upon your
return. Make an appointment with the doctor or physician at
least two to three weeks before your travel dates, so that
everyone can enjoy the trip in the best of health.

8. Passports, visas, and identity cards. Make sure you have all
of the paperwork and materials you will need for your travel
plans well ahead of time, and pack all of these in a separate
case for easy access. All of your personal records need to be in
an easily accessible place in case of emergency, so be sure to
make a place for these and keep them on close-at-hand during
your trip.

Whether you're traveling on a long road trip or taking an
airplane ride with your kids, making sure they are comfortable,
safe, and enjoying the experience should be a top priority. Stay
organized and plan ahead, using all of these simple strategies,
so that you can deliver a fun vacation the whole family will
enjoy!

About the author:
April Aguren is the owner of ChildToGo.com, a kids' travel
accessory website. She has traveled extensively as a marketing
event manager for work and with her family for fun. She is also
the author of the ebook, "Wedding Bells: an eguide to planning
your wedding." For more information on travel accessory gear for
your baby, toddler or preschooler, see her site at href="http://www.childtogo.com">www.childtogo.com.