the argument about measles & vaccination
business for pharmaceutical companies, which becomes business for health care providers. Yet we can also argue that any parent who loves their children would do everything in their power to keep them safe. The fact pharmaceutical companies make money on vaccines can be understood as a basic element of business. Someone provides a product or service and we pay for it because we see value in it. However, the trust placed in pharmaceutical companies and federal agencies to do right by its customers is perceivably wavering although rigorous testing is done to ensure product safety.
With such challenging decisions to make in light of fingers pointing to either parents considered a threat to the safety of the nation or the government infringing on the rights of Americans, be sure to weigh the pros and cons about whether to vaccinate your children. Continue to ask questions to get the unbiased answers you need to make the best decision for you and your family. Continue to educated yourself by reading information that is based on sound facts and reason. Ultimately, an educated decision is an empowered decision. Whether the decision is to vaccinate your children or not, be sure that your position is fact-based and not emotionally-driven.
•The majority of people who got measles were unvaccinated.
•Measles is still common in many parts of the world including some countries in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa.
•Travelers with measles continue to bring the disease into the U.S.
•Measles can spread when it reaches a community in the U.S. where groups of people are unvaccinated.
Dr. Christine Thorpe is a certified wellness coach and health education specialist with 15 years’ experience in the health and human services. She is happily married with two delightful children. Get her book here!
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