Measles vaccination.

treeguy64

treeguy64

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I'm curious about how many of you have opted to get a measles vaccination, given the current uptick in cases, in the US? I'm waiting to see the results of my blood test, today, for measles' antibodies. If the test is negative, I may get the shot. It has a list of contraindications that are not too cool, so I am weighing the pros and cons. As far as I remember, I never had the measles, as a kid, but my GP told me that it's still possible I had a sub-clinical case and thus developed antibodies to measles. The test results take two days.
 

treeguy64 said:
I'm curious about how many of you have opted to get a measles vaccination, given the current uptick in cases, in the US? I'm waiting to see the results of my blood test, today, for measles' antibodies. If the test is negative, I may get the shot. It has a list of contraindications that are not too cool, so I am weighing the pros and cons. As far as I remember, I never had the measles, as a kid, but my GP told me that it's still possible I had a sub-clinical case and thus developed antibodies to measles. The test results take two days.
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Good luck. I was very sick when I had them as a child.
 
I'm not getting it, I'm not a big fan of any vaccinations including the annual flu vaccine that they always push. I had the measles and German measles when I was a kid, don't plan on getting any measles shots in my 60s, but we all have to do what we feel is right for us.
 

SeaBreeze said:
I'm not getting it, I'm not a big fan of any vaccinations including the annual flu vaccine that they always push. I had the measles and German measles when I was a kid, don't plan on getting any measles shots in my 60s, but we all have to do what we feel is right for us.
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I was under the impression that if you did,for sure,have measles (Rubeola,not Rubella) in the past,that you have a lifelong immunity. I think it`s the same for Rubella too,but that is not what is going around right now.
 
We have our first great grandchild due in October and since I was at the GP's office last week I asked about which childhood diseases we might need to have booster for. I mentioned measles. He consulted his computer and said that the only booster recommended in that situation is whooping cough, which we will both get before the baby is born.
 
No shots in the dark for this gal. I had measles as a kid and avoid vaccines anyway...all of them. CDC is forever putting the population in a crisis for more vaccines and drugs.
 
My family was pro vaccinations as am I. I didn't have measles or rubella as a child but having worked in health care settings just about all my life, we so got any required ones or boosters as needed such as MMR. Grandson' s daughter was born 3 years ago during s time of a whooping cough scare & they wouldn't let anyone visit the baby that hadn't had a fresh booster, so if course I got one.
i think some of the younger people on the board may not have had the experience as many of us "really" old folks have had, having someone they know contract polio and die or become crippled. Was thrilled when the polio vaccines were developed.
I do have a lot of irritation sometimes the way modern medicine & science are practiced, but it is horrifying to see people,especially children sicken and even die from preventable diseases.
 
Geezerette said:
My family was pro vaccinations as am I. I didn't have measles or rubella as a child but having worked in health care settings just about all my life, we so got any required ones or boosters as needed such as MMR. Grandson' s daughter was born 3 years ago during s time of whooping cough scare & they wouldn't let anyone visit the baby that hadn't had a fresh booster, so if course I got one.
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I'm on another health group and I find all the members who work in the medical industry buy into the drug, surgery, vaccine worlds.

My daughter believes her children now 22 and 19 have a weaker immune system due to all the vaccines forced on these little ones.
 
I think you have it backwards, jamin. We went into health related fields for the satisfaction of seeing people being helped to get well, prevent unnecessary disease & overall improved quality and duration of life. I really feel sad that conventioal medical care didn't work out well for you & glad that you've found solace in alternatives.
 
Geezerette said:
My family was pro vaccinations as am I. I didn't have measles or rubella as a child but having worked in health care settings just about all my life, we so got any required ones or boosters as needed such as MMR. Grandson' s daughter was born 3 years ago during s time of a whooping cough scare & they wouldn't let anyone visit the baby that hadn't had a fresh booster, so if course I got one.
i think some of the younger people on the board may not have had the experience as many of us "really" old folks have had, having someone they know contract polio and die or become crippled. Was thrilled when the polio vaccines were developed.
I do have a lot of irritation sometimes the way modern medicine & science are practiced, but it is horrifying to see people,especially children sicken and even die from preventable diseases.
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Great post, Geeze!!
 
Geezerette said:
I think you have it backwards, jamin. We went into health related fields for the satisfaction of seeing people being helped to get well, prevent unnecessary disease & overall improved quality and duration of life. I really feel sad that conventioal medical care didn't work out well for you & glad that you've found solace in alternatives.
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You went into the field that gives drugs when someone already has terrible issues and diseases and I chose for the last 25 yrs nutritiional supplements so I don't have to take drugs that give one side effect on top of the other. I got rid of all allergy and sinus drugs and the allergist once pycnogenol ane then grape seed ex took over and cleaned up the blood and worked on circulation and built a strong immune system.....the allergist I saw and took his injections was helping none of his patents, they just kept coming back for his so called fix and insurance money.

I've had my share of damage from pharma drugs from back in the 80's.....+

Then the years went on and on with the Grape Seed Ex I found HOW MUCH MORE IT DOES. Under $20 for over a 2 month supply......MD's don't like patients like me.

I have not had a cold or flu for well over 20 yrs, how about you?
 
Keesha said:
No vaccine for me nor do I get the flu vaccine either but I don’t hassle those that wish to
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Oh pharma does a good job of fear and gets the major population to buy into vaccines. I'm not totally anti, but believe in less is best on the vaccine picture. What pharma does not do, is tell people others way to strengthen their immune systems....rush to those shots.
 
jaminhealth said:
Oh pharma does a good job of fear and gets the major population to buy into vaccines. I'm not totally anti, but believe in less is best on the vaccine picture. What pharma does not do, is tell people others way to strengthen their immune systems....rush to those shots.
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I understand where you are coming from but others don’t want ‘your choice’ shoved in their face every chance you get even if grape seed oil is your miracle. It’s insulting to them. They are adults who can make their own choices and doing this is disrespecting their right to choose for themselves.

Im not hating on you or anything. I appreciate your holistic approach. It’s just not for everyone.:love_heart:
 
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Keesha said:
I understand where you are coming from but others don’t want ‘your choice’ shoved in their face every chance you get even if grape seed oil is your miracle. It’s insulting to them. They are adults who can make their own choices and doing this is disrespecting their right to choose for themselves.

Im not hating on you or anything. I appreciate your holistic approach. It’s just not for everyone.:love_heart:
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So no freedom to speak what we feel here? Those who don't like what I say can just ignore, I don't see a need to call a person on their choices. My choice is no toxic drugs.

And I do feel strongly about what I have found works and many could benefit and that is why I talk about it as much as I do...can't help myself.
 
jaminhealth said:
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So no freedom to speak what we feel here? Those who don't like what I say can just ignore, I don't see a need to call a person on their choices. My choice is no toxic drugs.

And I do feel strongly about what I have found works and many could benefit and that is why I talk about it as much as I do...can't help myself.
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Of course there is freedom to say whatever you’d like.
Your choice is no toxic drugs.
Carry on if you can’t help yourself. Lol.
I merely thought there might be a softer approach :eek:nthego:
 
I get a flu shot, every year. My sister passed away from pneumonia, this past January. She was put in a nursing home, after living as a near-hermit for most of her life. Her immune system was not used to being challenged by being around so many people. Had she been given the bacterial pneumonia vaccine, I believe she'd still be here. I had the old pneumonia shot, many years ago. I'll probably get the new one, this year.
 
treeguy64 said:
I get a flu shot, every year. My sister passed away from pneumonia, this past January. She was put in a nursing home, after living as a near-hermit for most of her life. Her immune system was not used to being challenged by being around so many people. Had she been given the bacterial pneumonia vaccine, I believe she'd still be here. I had the old pneumonia shot, many years ago. I'll probably get the new one, this year.
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Sorry for your loss, TG.
 
Tree Guy,I am also sorry to learn the loss of your sister
I hope with each passing day,your grief will subside somewhat
As for your question,I get a flu shot every yr,had measles when I was a kid,no desire to get the vaccination Sue
 
jaminhealth said:
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So no freedom to speak what we feel here? Those who don't like what I say can just ignore, I don't see a need to call a person on their choices. My choice is no toxic drugs.

And I do feel strongly about what I have found works and many could benefit and that is why I talk about it as much as I do...can't help myself.
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So, the gist is while you advise others to ignore, constrain and restrain, you never will. Not asking you not to, just pointing out the obvious.
 
My daughter is a Pediatric RN. She had her daughter get all the vaccines . Her only stipulation was not to have more than one shot at a time as some Doctors do. She got each one at different times. When one of my other grandchildren was born he was in the NICU and before he got out the Doctors recommended we all get the shot for whopping cough and we did. Every parent has their own choice but I worry that those that choose not to get their children vaccinated may be exposing other children to becoming ill.
 
treeguy64 said:
I get a flu shot, every year. My sister passed away from pneumonia, this past January. She was put in a nursing home, after living as a near-hermit for most of her life. Her immune system was not used to being challenged by being around so many people. Had she been given the bacterial pneumonia vaccine, I believe she'd still be here. I had the old pneumonia shot, many years ago. I'll probably get the new one, this year.
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My condolences, TreeGuy.
 

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