Guest guest Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 FROM AOA POP QUIZ - Pull Quotes from US News Magazine By DAVID KIRBY For more than a year now, in my talks, slide presentations, and interviews, I have been discussing the possibility that there may be a subset of genetically susceptible children who simply cannot handle the overstimulation of our rather crowded “one size fits all” vaccine schedule. I have suggested trying to screen out children who might be most vulnerable to vaccine injury – including autism, in the case of Hannah Poling and countless others like her – and devising a separate vaccine schedule for them. The goal is to get them immunized, but on a less intensive timetable. Below are comments from health experts and medical journalist on this very subject. Virtually any one of these statements could have been made by me at one of my talks. But they weren’t. Can you try to guess who said these quotes? (Answers below) They were all (yes) “cherry picked” from a major vaccine series just out in US News and World Report: Vaccines Get New Scrutiny: http://www.usnews.com/articles/health/childrens-health/2008/12/11/vaccines-get-new-scrutiny.html A Parents' Guide to Managing Vaccinations: http://www.usnews.com/articles/health/childrens-health/2008/12/11/a-parents-guide-to-managing-vaccinations.html A Government Call for Vaccine Research http://www.usnews.com/articles/health/childrens-health/2008/12/11/a-government-call-for-vaccine-research.html Here are the quotes: 1) “The government is acknowledging that, at the moment, science doesn't know much about how many shots a kid can safely get at once and which children will be harmed.” 2) " If we can show that individuals of a certain genetic profile have a greater propensity for developing adverse events, we may want to screen everyone prior to vaccination.” 3) " These (vaccine) trials simply aren't big enough to detect rare events that only come to light after 1 million or more doses are distributed.” 4) “Research on the capacity of the young immune system to handle a sudden and concentrated exposure to the less benign antigens in vaccines needs further investigation, particularly with the flood of new vaccines on the horizon.” 5) “The amount of mercury in one shot is very small, but scientists don't know how long it stays in a child's brain or whether it can accumulate over time.” 6) “The CDC recommendations aren't set in stone; the agency advises doctors to ‘explore acceptable options,’ if that's what parents prefer.” 7) " We'd like to know (before vaccinating) if there are particular markers that signal undetectable diseases like a subclinical mitochrondrial disorder.” 8) “(We) recommend against vaccinating a child with moderate to severe illness; the definition of ‘moderate to severe’ depends on the doctor but usually includes a fever, hacking cough, diarrhea, or other acute symptoms.” 9) “It may be wise to delay vaccines if your child has a minor cold or stomach bug.” 10) “(We) propose comparisons of the immunologic and physiologic effects of different combinations of vaccines administered on different schedules.” 11) “The one-size-fits-all vaccine schedule has served the public well but has yet to be tested for optimal efficacy and safety.” ANSWERS: 1) Deborah Kotz, Senior Health Editor, US News Magazine 2) Dr. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 3) Dr. Iskander, Associate Director for Immunization Safety, CDC 4) Dr. Bernadine Healy, Medical Editor, US News, Former Director of NIH 5) Dr. Tom Burbacher, Professor at the University of Washington (Source: US News) 6) Deborah Kotz, US News Magazine 7) Dr. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 8) American Academy of Pediatrics (Source: US News) 9) Naviaux, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine 10) National Institutes of Health (Source: US News) 11) Dr. Bernadine Healy, Medical Editor, US News, Former Director of NIH -----Original Message----- From: Jon Poling Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 1:36 PM To: ' Kirby' Cc: 'Jon Poling' Subject: FW: Kirby: A U.S. Army Captain's story God bless Dr. Healy! http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/childrens-health/2008/12/11/a-government-call-for-vaccine-research.html A Government Call for Vaccine Research The National Institutes of Health has put out a call for answers By Bernadine Healy M.D. Posted December 11, 2008 The way to cool the hot debate on vaccine safety is to turn to science and get the facts, and here, there is reason for optimism. Last August, the National Institutes of Health embarked on an effort entitled " Research to Advance Vaccine Safety, " involving five of its institutes plus the CDC. The operating premise: Vaccines are of vital importance to human welfare, and new and better technology enables researchers to address as never before gaps in knowledge about how to use them more safely and effectively. Areas the NIH wants to see tackled include: The Polings. Hannah's autism was found to be vaccine-linked. Related News Vaccines Get New Scrutiny A Parents' Guide to Managing Vaccinations Vaccines for Adults Are Underused Discuss Vaccine Risks Vaccine response. Vaccines do more than stimulate antibodies. Yet there is scant research on the way the complex networks of specialized white blood cells and immune chemicals behave in response to the currently licensed vaccines and their assorted nonvaccine components. Reactions vary among children and those of different ages, and sometimes, vaccines can induce overly sensitive immune reactions. Studies showing that early childhood vaccination may promote chronic allergies, for example, beg for further research. Susceptible groups. The recognition that vaccines can be unsafe for some children made headlines last spring when experts determined that Hannah Poling, who had an unknown mitochondrial disorder, suddenly and dramatically developed autism as a toddler in reaction to nine immunizations administered at once, validating many parents' concerns. Recently, serious complications from the new smallpox vaccine have been tied to specific gene variations, and there is ongoing concern that rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions have been triggered by the hepatitis B vaccine in those with genetic susceptibility. The NIH wants to identify risk factors and biological markers predictive of adverse reactions, which could protect vulnerable groups and allow better clinical trials. Vaccine schedules. The one-size-fits-all vaccine schedule has served the public well but has yet to be tested for optimal efficacy and safety. The NIH proposes comparisons of the immunologic and physiologic effects of different combinations of vaccines administered on different schedules. Supporting this need is a 2008 Canadian study that found that delaying the diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccination a few months cut the risk of childhood asthma by 50 percent. Immune capacity. As infants leave the womb's sterile environment, their immune system is virtually a blank slate, soon molded by generally benign and natural exposures—to pollen in the air, proteins in food, microbes on their mother's skin. It's assumed the little ones can handle with the same ease a sudden and concentrated exposure to the less benign antigens in vaccines. Research on the capacity of the young immune system to do so needs further investigation, particularly with the flood of new vaccines on the horizon. Dr. Healy formerly headed the NIH. Jon S. Poling MD PhD Managing Partner, Athens Neurological Associates Clinical Assistant Professor, Medical College of Georgia Diplomate, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine ASN Certified CT/MRI Neuroimager 1086A Baxter St. Athens GA 30607 ph fax Kirby: A U.S. Army Captain's story For all of us who watched our children lose learned skills, stop talking and making eye contact, we know we share in the tragic experience described in the letter to Kirby from U.S. Army Captain Joe Mickley. When will this country wake up to what's happening to our children? A. Kirby on Autism and the Military: One Very Brave Captain http://www.ageofautism.com/2008/12/david-kirby-one.html I am a Captain in the United States Army, with 11 years of dedicated service to the nation. . . . I am the proud father of three young boys whom all enjoy a spot on the spectrum. . . . I have video of my son months prior to the vaccines that I believe triggered his withdrawal. He is engaged, alert, talkative and happy. Following the shots, he began a steady withdrawal and decline. The most painful part was that we watched him slip away, and before I knew it, he was not the same. We also have doctors' records documenting our concerns as well as a military doctor's summary stating that our concerns were more than likely unfounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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