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It’s honestly eye-opening to realize just how tiny a fraction of actual side effects actually gets reported. Some studies claim we’re looking at as little as 1%. So, even if you take a more conservative figure like 10%, you really ought to be multiplying all those reported side effects by ten just to get a realistic picture.
A vaccine alone isn't going to cut it if you aren't actually following through with full prevention measures. There's a segment airing on CBS today, so it might be worth tuning in if you want to stay informed.
Precious X 😉
Off: Heading to the pediatrician later today, so I’ll hit you guys up after.
You all hit the nail on the head, but I’ve got one quick side note. These debates always spiral into these extreme "pro" vs "anti" camps, making it impossible for any decent parent to actually reach a logical conclusion. In this day and age, being informed is basically your only lifeline.
For those of you who aren't leaning toward the alternative medicine route, just a heads-up: I have two friends who cleared HPV using nothing but conventional medicine.
My bad, I didn't phrase that quite right—men can catch HPV too.
I just want to point out the elephant in the room: this vaccine was developed about ten years ago, and we’ve only been using it for five. That’s exactly where the red flag is. Because the track record is so short, we have zero clue how long that immunity actually lasts. That’s why the author of the email is stressing that cancer typically hits women (and men, too!) much later in life—we're talking 30, 40, or even 50 years down the line. Right now, the protocol is three doses, but if you actually want to maintain resistance, you’d probably need boosters for your entire life. It’s an assumption, sure, but it’s a highly likely one.
There are risks involved here that every parent needs to wrap their head around. Shoving a shot into a child without a deep dive into the details or a real consultation with a doctor? That’s potentially dangerous.
One direct contraindication is a yeast allergy—people with that shouldn't get it.
So, the big question: would I vaccinate my own kid? Honestly, no.
Everyone’s got their own little group of Canadians to deal with...