Thread: Measles

I absolutely cannot believe that we are even having this mindless discussion. You can tell that none of the antivaxers are statisticians. Do a little research on more than just the symptoms of a conceivable reaction. The chances are so much lower that you will have a reaction to a vaccine than the chances of you dying of one of the plethora of childhood illnesses before vaccinations existed that it is not even worth considering. The reason why the average age is higher now is not because people live to be older it's because they don't die as young largely from diseases. This reminds me of those people back in the 80s and 90s that used to say, "we'd all be better off if we lived like the 'native Americans' did" You cannot be serious with that. crapping in a hole in the ground? Dying at 30 of an infected tooth? Getting cut by something and dying of an infection like tetanus? Cholera?... This is the most absolutely asinine thing I've ever heard in my life

When I was young measles were a fact of life, no big deal. Nowaday they are looked upon as a scourge. What's happened to the human race?

Originally Posted by Kees

When I was young measles were a fact of life, no big deal. Nowaday they are looked upon as a scourge. What's happened to the human race?

Yes, and I bet nobody told you at the time that you could die from them either like they have been in Samoa.

Bob

When I had the measles I remember being very, very sick. Chickenpox was a walk in the park after having measles.

Originally Posted by rolodave

When I had the measles I remember being very, very sick. Chickenpox was a walk in the park after having measles.

When I got the measles my granny came to town and hauled me out to the ranch to help prevent my siblings from getting them. I don't recall if they got them that round or not but mom said we all had gotten measles.

I too remember being horribly sick.

Years later when I woke with a severe ache in the back of my jaws, my dad had me swallow a tablespoon of cider vinegar--Jesus H Christ did that hurt! When dad saw the pain I was in all he said was "Yup! He's got the mumps", then the swelling really started. Out to the ranch I went.

Another time I woke up with a few spots here and there on various parts of my body so my dad ran a really hot bath and had me get in---Booom! Spots popped out all over me! My face, arms etc. Yup! Chicken Pox-- Once again, out to the ranch I went.

As a child I got the measles that went into my eyes. I had to be in a darkened room for a week or two. Our family doctor came over several times to see me. I guess it was possible that my eyesight could have been impaired as a result of the infection. This was serious stuff.

Chicken pox was a walk in the park in comparison. I think if I have a choice I would like to opt out of shingles. My father in law had them and it was painful.

Never got the mumps, but did get the vaccine as an adult and am keeping my ____ crossed that it works.

Wife and I got the twinrix vaccinations and a whole bunch of other shots before travelling to Bhutan via Thailand and Japan. Never regretted that and had no side effects. Same with our annual flu inoculations.

I have no problem with folks choosing to opt out of vaccinations. I have a huge problem with them expecting our health care system (we have a pretty good one up here north of the border - you should take a look) to care for them when they get sick and causing others to get sick as a result.

A coworker returned to work after missing a few of days.

He wasn't feeling well and went to the doctor that recommended among other things the flu vaccine. He said the vaccine beat the @3$# out of him.

In My opinion don't get a vaccine if you are not feeling well already.

Another thought a bout vaccines. I have read the following.

"The only people who should definitely not get this vaccine are pregnant women and anyone who has ever had a severe allergic reaction to Shingrix or any of its ingredients."

OK, I know if I am pregnant but unless I have already taken this vaccine how do I know if I am allergic to it???????

Originally Posted by DZEC

As a child I got the measles that went into my eyes. I had to be in a darkened room for a week or two. Our family doctor came over several times to see me. I guess it was possible that my eyesight could have been impaired as a result of the infection. This was serious stuff.

Chicken pox was a walk in the park in comparison. I think if I have a choice I would like to opt out of shingles. My father in law had them and it was painful.

Never got the mumps, but did get the vaccine as an adult and am keeping my ____ crossed that it works.

Wife and I got the twinrix vaccinations and a whole bunch of other shots before travelling to Bhutan via Thailand and Japan. Never regretted that and had no side effects. Same with our annual flu inoculations.

I have no problem with folks choosing to opt out of vaccinations. I have a huge problem with them expecting our health care system (we have a pretty good one up here north of the border - you should take a look) to care for them when they get sick and causing others to get sick as a result.

I feel much the same about the anti-vaxxers. Feel free to not inoculate your kids . . . but then you should also feel free to home school the little plague monkeys, and don't let them outside to play with other kids.

People are free to make choices for themselves. They are NOT free to make those choices for others, or make others assume risks they do not want.

Originally Posted by Kees

When I was young measles were a fact of life, no big deal. Nowaday they are looked upon as a scourge. What's happened to the human race?

I would like to think that we became a little more educated and wiser......