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ated strains of pertussis bacteria that are more ever having been tested in humans once, in 1929, in a study in which all
resistant to vaccination and—believe it or not— twenty-two subjects died shortly after receiving it. Likewise, the FDA
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actually favor vaccinated individuals! CDC has never clinically approved the aluminum-based adjuvants present
researchers have found that most strains now in Tdap vaccines, but the agency allows them to remain in use. These
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in circulation in the U.S. are “prn-deficient,” facts are evidence that the actions of both agencies are unconscionable.
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a form of pathogen adaptation, and vaccinated Truth be told, the only ethical measure is an immediate moratorium
individuals are at higher risk of infection from on all vaccines. In addition, to protect, maintain and enhance the health of
prn-deficient strains than unvaccinated indi- pregnant women and their babies, we need education campaigns dedicated
viduals. Jeremy Hammond sums up “the ugly to time-proven, common sense and risk-free practices versus a policy that
untold truth about the pertussis vaccine” in a pushes risk-laden vaccines at all costs. Safe and effective practices include
2015 article, stating, “Now—ironically thanks covering one’s mouth when coughing, avoiding contact with infected
to public vaccine policy—vaccinating children individuals, staying home and resting when sick, staying hydrated with
for pertussis not only places any infants in the filtered and non-fluoridated water, eating organic and nutrient-dense foods
family at risk of getting the disease, but also (especially those rich in vitamin A), reducing stressors and getting plenty
places at greater risk the vaccinated children of sleep. It is also critically important that women take charge of their
themselves” [emphasis in original]. This, of health, their children’s health and their family’s health. To accomplish
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course, applies to vaccinated adults, too. this, women must listen to their maternal instincts, question all medical
recommendations and make time to do their own research. It is impos-
A HEAVY TOLL sible to overemphasize the importance of doing so.
In the National Vaccine Injury Compensa-
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