Posted by Craig on October 18, 2002 at 21:19:43:
In Reply to: Is diabetes a contraindication for getting the smallpox vaccine? posted by Ellen on October 16, 2002 at 17:16:54:
"Severe complications of immunization include death, postvaccinal encephalitis, progressive vaccinia, eczema vaccinatum, generalized rash, and accidental inoculation to the face, eye, or other sites (see Table 1). Smallpox vaccine has been known for decades to produce significant adverse effects, especially in immunocompromised persons."
A doctor once told me that it was very likely that my immunization shots were responsible for weakening my immune system, which eventually triggered my Diabetes.
So if all of this stuff was figured out in 1972 why was I still given my shots as an infant in 1984?
I would encourage everyone to think about the risks and wait until their children are at least 1 to 2 years of age before giving them their immunizations. Just a thought.
Here's to the cure,
Craig