Vaccinate Kids or Go to Jail

SHOTS

My first reaction to this story was Grrrr.  Then I remembered that me and MoSup had recently discussed this topic, in the context of the recent "plague" of autism. Since she is the winner of the Nobel Prize for knowing medical stuff, I just got a refresher. She stated that she would be very hesitant to have our kids vaccinated today. Why?  Combi-vacs (Combined vaccine).  Whereas our kids were vaccinated individually for MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and Chicken Pox, for example, today's vaccination might combine as many as three or four vaccines in one dose.  There is some concern that something, possibly the diluent (solution they are combined with), is causing unforeseen reaction.  One thing is for certain:  autism has exploded since these Combi-vacs were introduced.  Is there a link?  It's sure being looked into.  I'm guessing that a lot of these parents have little or no idea about why they're against letting their chilluns get the shots, but are reacting to urbanrumors.  For now, a solution for these families might be for officials to acknowledge that their misgivings may have foundation, and suggesting vaccination be given ala-carte, like before, when there were few fewer problems.  Of course, now that I have published this Schlong Medical Alert, ratbastard tort lawyers will be using it as basis to sue the hell out of PG County if they don't allow parents this option, and kids start coming down with stuff.  That would be a shame too, since the goal is to starve these legal parasites out of existence.  Disclaimer:  I'm not a doctor, but I did eat prime rib last night.