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At Thu, 29 May 2003, Kelly wrote: >
>Doctors-
>My friend and I have a debate going. She absolutely will not immunize
>her child and will be sending her to an alternative Waldorf School in
>the US to avoid it. She claims that Autism is much higher in the US
>because of immunizations and that Autism is directly linked to
>immunizations (among other problems).
>What are the medical facts this theory she has readily bought into?
>What are the chances of contracting rubella, polio, etc. if you are NOT
>immunized?
>And how does that # compare to the numbers IF YOU ARE immunized?
>Certainly, I understand that if you fall into the % that contracts any
>dreadful disease (immunized or not), then stats don't matter.
>My understanding of Autism is that it is genetically linked...not
>something you can "get" from an immunization. Her pediatrician told her
>she is being "socially irresponsible".
>But my friend thinks I have just chosen to under-educate myself about
>the shady side of the medical-pharmaceutical business. She also thinks
>the US government has a heavy hand in promoting immunizations because of
>money links to Lobbyists.
>So, educate me on the facts, please.
>
>--
>Regards, Kelly
>

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