Let's have a Conversation: Health & Vaccine Safety

I wasn't going to post about this specifically, but I think it bears repeating... There was an article posted yesterday by Sarah Dillingham that depicted in detail the situation going on in the Somali immigrant group in Minnesota--the ones who have recently been affected by a Measles outbreak. The article was so well-researched and well-written that I wanted to reiterate it here on my blog. If your only source on this subject is mainstream media, give this a look to have a well-rounded perspective on the situation. I'm going to quote some things from her post, but I highly recommend going to her site to read this in full--she has links to back up her research there: http://sarahdillingham.com/wordpress/measles-and-autism-in-minnesota-false-prophets-and-real-problems/ Excerpts from the article: "Measles and Autism in Minnesota: False Prophets and Real Problems" by Sarah Dillingham, As of this writing, 51 children and 3 adults in Minnesota have come down with me...

We’ve been hearing a lot in the news lately about Measles. Many people read these articles and believe they are unbiased depictions of the world around us. But, the truth is, the articles contain both fact and conjecture thrown together with a pinch of persuasion. Media knows most people only read the first paragraph, or so, before forming an opinion and moving on to the next thing. Hence this post's satirical title--just an example of how to gain attention and persuade the audience using fear (or humor... too soon?). But, seriously, it really isn't funny at all. It's disturbing and harmful, and creates enemies where friends once existed. That being said—I’m not going to go through and defend or explicate these articles, instead, I want to offer some peace of mind regarding measles and some helpful ways to support the immune system, if measles lurks its ugly head close to home.  “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understan...