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Title: Child Health/Immunizations - Misconceptions about Immunization Seven common misconceptions that anti-vaccine proponents use that can lead parents to question the wisdom of immunizing their children.
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Misconceptions about Immunization

Introduction Immunizations should be part of routine health care obtainedthrough one's personal physician (or in some instances, throughone's local health department). Long-lasting protection is availableagainst measles, mumps, German measles (rubella), poliomyelitis,tetanus (lockjaw), whooping cough (pertussis), diphtheria, chickenpox(varicella), Hemophilus influenzae b (Hib), and hepatitis B. Immunizationagainst all of these is recommended for children by the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Practice,and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All states now require proof of immunization or other evidence of immunity against some of these diseases for admission to school. However, the requirements vary from state to state, and exemptions may be granted for medical, moral, or religious reasons. Immunization is also important for s. Those unprotected against any of the above diseases (except whooping cough) should consult their physicians. Tetanus boosters should be administered every ten years. Flu shots (which give only seasonal protection) and immunization against pneumococcal pneumonia are recommended for high-risk patients, elderly individuals, and certain institutional populations. The success of vaccination programs in the United States and Europe inspired the 20th-century concept of "disease eradication"—the idea that a selected disease can be eradicated from all human populations through global cooperation. In 1977, after a decade-long campaign involving 33 countries, smallpox was eradicated worldwide. Polio caused by wild virus has been eradicated from the Western Hemisphere; childhood vaccination levels in the United States are at an all-time high; and disease and death from diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are at or near record lows. In 2005, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued parent's guide with some interesting statistics about the impact of vaccination on childhood diseases. Diphtheria Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 175,885 Cases in 2003: 1 Decrease in cases per year:  99.9% Hib (<5 yrs old) Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 20,000 (estimate) Cases in 2003: 259 Decrease in cases per year:  98.8% Measles Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 503,282 Cases in 2003: 56 Decrease in cases per year:  99.9% Mumps Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 152,209 Cases in 2003: 231 Decrease in cases per year:  99.9% Pertussis (whooping cough) Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 147,271 Cases in 2003: 11,647 Decrease in cases per year:  92.1% Polio (paralytic) Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 16,316 Cases in 2003: 0 Decrease in cases per year:  100.0% Rubella Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 47,745 Cases in 2003: 7 Decrease in cases per year:  99.9% Smallpox Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 48,164 Cases in 2003: 0 Decrease in cases per year:  100.0% Tetanus Cases per year (average) before vaccines: 1,314 Cases in 2003: 20 Decrease in cases per year:  98.5% Common Misconceptions At least ten misconceptions can lead parents to question the wisdom of immunizing their children. If you encounter others you would like Quackwatch to address, please contact us. Misconception #1: Because of better hygiene and sanitation, diseases had already begun to disappear before vaccines were introduced. Misconception #2: The majority of people who get the disease have been immunized. Misconception #3: There are hot lots of vaccine that have been associated with more adverse events and deaths than others. Parents should find the numbers of these lots and not allow their children to receive vaccines from them. Misconception #4: Vaccines cause many harmful side effects, and even death—and may cause long-term effects we don't even know about. Misconception #5: DTP vaccine causes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Misconception #6: Vaccine-preventable diseases have been virtually eliminated from the United States, so there is no need for my child to be vaccinated. Misconception #7: Giving a child more than one vaccine at a time increases the risk of harmful side effects and can overload the immune system. Misconception #8: There is no good reason to immunize against chickenpox (varicella) because it is a harmless disease. Misconception #9: Vaccines cause autism. Misconception #10: Hepatitis B vaccine causes chronic health problems, including multiple sclerosis. Misconception #11: Thimerosal causes autism: Chelation therapy can cure it. Opposition by Offbeat Professionals Large percentages of offbeat practitioners advise parents not to immunize their children. Some are rabid on the subject. Others pretend to provide a "balanced" view but greatly exaggerate what they consider negative reasons. These actions are irresponsible and can cause serious harm both to patients and to our society as a whole. For further information see: Chiropractors and Immunization Naturopathic Opposition to Immunization News and Commentary An Open Letter to the U.S. Congress about Immunization (2008) British Courts Side with Vaccination in Parental Dispute Lower Court Ruling Court of Appeals Ruling Immunization: The Inconvenient Facts: A science-based response to Viera Scheibner. The Promise of Vaccines: The Science and the Controversy: American Council on Sciece and Health booklet Quicksilver Salesmen: Highlights the intellectual dishonesty and paranoia of antivaccination leaders Vaccination Undermined: Three factors discussed. Reliable Information Sources U.S. Centers for Disease Control National Immunization Program offers answers to common questions. The "Pink Book" Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases CDC Information Hotline: (800) 232-2522. MEDEM Learning Center on Childhood Immunizations: Comprehensive information from the American Academy of Pediatrics, including its recommended childhood immunization schedule. Public Health Agencyof Canada The Immunization Action Coalition, whose mission is to increase immunization rates, offers childhood and immunization information and answers questions by email. The Immunization Gateway: Links to many other authoritative sites. Immunization Newsbriefs: Online and e-mail newsletter from the National Network for Immunization Information The Vaccine Page: Vaccine news and a database Healthy People 2010: Surgeon General's goals for immunization Sabin Vaccine Institute: Vaccine news National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Jordan Report 2000: Accelerated Development of Vaccines National Foundation for Infectious Diseases National Network for Immunization Information First Candle/SIDS Alliance: position paper on immunization and sudden infant death syndrome Vaccine Education Center (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) Vaccine Support Message Board VaccinePlace.com: Comprehensive information on vaccine history, safety, and recommended use This page was revised on June 2, 2008. Makea Donation  |  Search All of Our Affiliated Sites |  Home Links to Recommended Companies Vonage: Save money on unlimited phone service. Extraordinary value. Free 30-day trial. 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