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Disease Definition A highly infectious disease, measles is caused by the Morbillivirus. It takes between 10 - 14 days for symptoms to show after infection. Measles is spread from person to person through droplets in the air. Infected people can spread the disease a few days before the symptoms appear. Symptoms include: rash; fever; cough; runny nose; and inflammation of the eye. Complications of measles include ear, brain and lung infections, which can lead to brain damage and death. Source: www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/measleshttp://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/measlesshapeimage_3_link_0
Measles
Measles was a common childhood disease prior to the introduction of widespread vaccination, and up until about 30 years ago was generally described as a benign illness. The difference today is that children seem to have become weaker “due to drugs, pollution, vaccinations and poor nutrition” (Dr. Peter Baratosy). Studies into Vitamin A levels in children with measles have shown that those with lower levels generally have more problems. Serious complications typically only occur in children who are malnourished and have a poor, suppressed immune system, or those who already have some other serious disease. About the vaccine Adverse reactions associated with the measles vaccine are numerous, and in many cases extremely serious, being predominantly neurological. They include things like: encephalitis, meningitis, autism, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (which causes hardening of the brain), seizure disorders, deafness and more. “I would consider the risks associated with measles vaccination unacceptable even if there were convincing evidence that the vaccine works. There isn’t.” – Dr. Robert Mendelsohn (pediatrician) There is good reason to question the effectiveness of this vaccine, with numerous outbreaks of the disease in fully immunised populations having been well documented. In fact the occurrence of some outbreaks is actually attributed to the vaccine itself. Unlike the natural occurrence of measles, vaccination does not give a child lifelong immunity (hence the need for booster shots). This has had the follow on effect that: 1. measles is now occurring more commonly in adults (where complications are much more likely), and 2. in infants born to mothers who themselves were vaccinated, (because vaccine immunity disappears over time the measles antibodies that would normally be passed from mother to child are absent, thus creating a situation where early susceptibility is more likely). The measles vaccine does not come as a single vaccine, but is given in combination with mumps and rubella in the MMR vaccine. Vaccines used in Australia: (see MMR page for combination MMR vaccines used) information on this page compiled from: The Australian Immunisation Handbook, 8th Edition 2003 The Vaccine Guide by Randall Neustaedter OMD Vaccination? It’s your informed choice by Dr. Peter Baratosy How to raise a healthy child in spite of you doctor by pediatrician Robert S. Mendelsohn, MDhttp://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/handbook03http://www.avn.org.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33http://www.avn.org.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_23&products_id=29http://www.avn.org.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=124shapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1shapeimage_4_link_2shapeimage_4_link_3
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10 Reasons why parents question vaccination
What to do if you don’t vaccinate (and even if you do!): Prevention: Nutrients such as Vitamin C and Zinc are important in strengthening the immune function, and Vitamin A is particularly important in regards to measles. Treatment: nothing specific is required other than bed rest, fluids (to combat possible dehydration from fever) and calamine lotion or cornstarch baths to relieve itching. If the child suffers from photophobia, the blinds should be lowered to darken the room Supplements of Vitamin A (up to 100,000 IU) can be given immediately on diagnosis (and again on day 2 and day 28 if necessary). Homoeopathic remedies: As prevention Morbilinum, as treatment there are many remedies so see a qualified homoeopath (as every individual is different) information taken from: How to raise a healthy child in spite of your doctor. By Dr. Robert Mendelsohn AND Vaccination? It’s your informed choice. By Dr. Peter Baratosy