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Act_of_Reparation

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13. Probably because it's wrong.

Reply to Angry Dragon (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 10, 2017, 04:25 PM

Jan 2017

Between 1963 and 2001, the MMR vaccine contained ethylmercury, which is not the same shit you find in groundwater or fish. Not only is it not present in vaccines manufactured after 2001, there's no evidence it was harmful in the extremely limited quantities used in vaccines.

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Do you believe the benefits of vaccination outweigh the costs? * [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 OP

I voted yes, but there isn't even a question, really. HassleCat Jan 2017 #1

There is one thing that is forgotten in this debate Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #3

I am sorry ............. when did he get his vaccine?? Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #17

I am sorry you and your family had to go through this Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #31

I read a fascinating book about the anthrax vacinne used in the first gulf war citood Jan 2017 #5

Probably because it's wrong. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2017 #13

Um, costs? Are you implying something besides the dollar value of vaccinations? LonePirate Jan 2017 #4

The poll speaks for itself. It's unanimous. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #6

So, this was just for attention? nt procon Jan 2017 #16

Why would you impugn a stranger's motives? DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #18

You first. nt procon Jan 2017 #19

Whose motives did I impugn? DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #21

There are potential costs citood Jan 2017 #7

I did not perceive it that way. Also, there is an asterisk next to "costs?*" that hints at risks. TheBlackAdder Jan 2017 #30

Absolutely. I'm old enough to remember the polio outbreaks and went to school with kids Arkansas Granny Jan 2017 #8

My dad's sister died in childhood too. hunter Jan 2017 #20

Odd that you used polio as an example. KamaAina Jan 2017 #9

If you grew up in the early 50's you remember polio. longship Jan 2017 #10

I remember polio. SwissTony Jan 2017 #29

As a polio survivor cyclonefence Jan 2017 #11

Thank goodness for Dr. Jonas Salk - and the Polio vaccine... asiliveandbreathe Jan 2017 #14

I believe your question sucks. procon Jan 2017 #15

I find it sad that you would impugn the motives of a fellow denizen of this board. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #22

Buck up buttercup. You 'sad' doesn't come close to the disgusting insinuation procon Jan 2017 #24

There you go again DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #25

My brother had polio at age 5 katmondoo Jan 2017 #26

Lead & Mercury? Our water exposes us to more. One gets more exposure touching fake silver jewelry. TheBlackAdder Jan 2017 #27

I had to choose "Yes" rock Jan 2017 #28

At the pedatric office where I work, the current... 3catwoman3 Jan 2017 #32